Slab Contrasted Piho 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Prêt-à-porter' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, and 'Core Magic' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, confident, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, legibility, heritage, authority, display, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with sturdy rectangular serifs and subtle bracketing into the stems. Stroke modulation is modest, with broad verticals and rounded interior counters that keep letters open despite the dense weight. Terminals and joins feel slightly softened, giving the outlines a faintly inked, printed character rather than razor-sharp geometry. The lowercase is compact and workmanlike, with single-storey forms where expected and strong, squared shoulders; figures are bold and highly legible with simple, traditional shapes.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and short blocks of copy where impact and clarity are priorities. It works well on packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a bold, trustworthy voice, and can also support editorial pull quotes or section headers where a sturdy slab presence is desired.
The tone is assertive and grounded, blending a mid-century editorial feel with an industrial, utilitarian confidence. Its chunky slabs and compact rhythm read as dependable and attention-grabbing, with a mildly nostalgic, print-poster sensibility.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, prioritizing legibility and authority while retaining a slightly softened, print-like warmth for contemporary branding and editorial display.
In text settings the weight creates strong word silhouettes and a dark, even texture; spacing appears generous enough to prevent clogging in counters, but the overall color remains dense. The slab serifs act as clear horizontal anchors, helping lines feel stable and emphatic.