Slab Square Havi 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Abiding' by Suomi, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, industrial, confident, vintage, sturdy, impact, ruggedness, vintage tone, signage clarity, brand presence, blocky, bracketless, square-cut, heavy, compact.
A dense, heavy slab serif with large, rectangular serifs and square-cut terminals that read as decisively engineered. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a compact, ink-rich texture. The uppercase forms feel solid and monumental, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm with short, firm joins and pronounced slabs. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, built for strong presence rather than delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form copy where weight and clarity need to carry from a distance. It also works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-industrial voice.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking vintage print, workwear labeling, and utilitarian signage. Its chunky slabs and compact interiors lend a confident, assertive voice with a hint of old-world display character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact, slab-serif structure—prioritizing bold presence, strong silhouettes, and a dependable, utilitarian feel for display-oriented typography.
The font’s strong horizontal emphasis (notably in E/F/T-like structures and serifs) creates a grounded baseline and a steady reading line at larger sizes. Tight spacing and heavy ink coverage can make long passages feel dense, but it helps the face hold together in rugged, high-impact settings.