Slab Contrasted Piju 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Paralucent Slab' by Device, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Greek Font Set #2' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, confident, editorial, retro, impact, stability, legibility, authority, bracketed, robust, blocky, sturdy, high-ink.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared terminals and clearly bracketed serifs that create a firm, grounded rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform with only modest modulation, producing a dense, high-ink texture in both headlines and short text. Counters are relatively compact and the overall fit is generous, giving the face a broad, assertive stance; curves are smooth but kept tight, while joins and corners read crisp and engineered. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with single-storey forms where expected and pronounced slab feet on verticals that reinforce a strong baseline.
Performs best in display sizes where its weight, slab details, and compact counters read as intentional character rather than heaviness. It’s a strong choice for editorial headlines, branding systems that need a sturdy voice, packaging, and signage where quick recognition and an authoritative tone are priorities.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, combining an industrial practicality with a slightly nostalgic, print-forward character. It feels authoritative and straightforward rather than delicate, suited to messaging that wants to sound established, dependable, and emphatic.
Designed to deliver an emphatic slab-serif voice with a stable baseline and a punchy, print-oriented presence. The consistent, sturdy construction suggests an intention toward high-impact typography that remains legible and controlled in short blocks of text.
Numerals are heavy and highly legible, matching the blocky serif language of the letters for consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings. The overall texture stays even across the alphabet, with the slab treatment providing clear word shapes and strong horizontal emphasis.