Slab Contrasted Miso 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, industrial, poster, sturdy, vintage, space saving, high impact, signage feel, vintage voice, rugged tone, blocky, angular, notched, slabbed, condensed.
A compact, tightly set slab-serif design with tall proportions and firm, rectangular construction. Strokes stay mostly even, while terminals and corners show distinctive chamfered/notched cuts that give the outlines a carved, mechanical feel. Serifs read as bold, block-like feet and caps, and counters are narrow and vertical, reinforcing an economical, signage-oriented rhythm. The overall texture is dense and assertive, with sharp joins and squared-off curves that keep the silhouette crisp at display sizes.
Well suited to display roles such as posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, product packaging, and bold brand marks where a compact width and high impact are useful. It can also serve for short subheads or labels that need a rugged, vintage-industrial tone, rather than extended reading text.
The font projects a rugged, workmanlike character with clear echoes of western posters and industrial labeling. Its chiseled details and heavy slabs add a sense of toughness and tradition, while the condensed stance keeps the tone punchy and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while evoking classic slab-serif signage traditions. The chamfered cuts and block serifs suggest a deliberate, decorative edge meant to feel stamped, carved, or built from solid material.
In the samples, the dark color and tight internal spaces create strong headline presence, but fine notches and narrow counters suggest it will benefit from ample size and careful tracking in longer lines. Numerals and capitals share the same squared, cut-in detailing, helping mixed-case settings maintain a consistent, emphatic texture.