Slab Contrasted Fagu 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, western, collegiate, industrial, retro, poster, impact, ruggedness, nostalgia, brand voice, blocky, bracketed, softened, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, block-like slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, squared skeleton. Strokes are thick with subtly rounded outer corners, while the slab terminals read as sturdy, rectangular caps with slight bracketing that softens joins. Counters are tight and geometric, giving letters a dense, high-ink footprint; the lowercase maintains a large, prominent x-height and simple, sturdy forms. Overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, favoring bold silhouettes and strong horizontal slabs over delicate detail.
Well suited to headlines, posters, signage, and logo lockups where maximum presence is needed. It also fits sports or collegiate branding, product packaging, and any application that benefits from a sturdy, vintage display slab with bold texture.
The tone is confident and assertive, with a vintage, workmanlike character that nods to western and collegiate lettering. It feels loud and friendly rather than refined, projecting solidity, tradition, and a no-nonsense attitude.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that delivers immediate legibility through large forms, strong slabs, and compact counters. Its proportions and softened corners suggest a goal of combining rugged signage-like strength with approachable, retro warmth.
At display sizes the strong slabs and compact counters create punchy word shapes, while in longer lines the density can feel dark and compressed, especially where bowls and apertures narrow. The numerals match the letterforms with similarly hefty construction and strong, squared terminals.