Slab Contrasted Bute 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial display, assertive, editorial, retro, sporty, confident, impact, emphasis, heritage-modern mix, display strength, energy, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, slanted, compact serifs.
A forceful italic slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a pronounced rightward slant. Stems are heavy with moderate stroke modulation, while terminals and joins stay crisp and squared-off, giving the letters a sturdy, engineered feel. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the lowercase shows a compact, utilitarian rhythm with a single-storey “a” and a robust “g.” Numerals are broad and steady, matching the dense color and strong baseline presence of the alphabet.
Best suited to headlines, covers, pull quotes, and other display settings where a dense, high-impact italic is desired. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a traditional serif cue with extra punch, but the heavy color suggests using larger sizes for comfortable reading.
The overall tone is energetic and authoritative—more headline-driven than literary. Its slanted, muscular build reads as confident and slightly retro, with a touch of sports and poster urgency while still retaining a traditional serif backbone.
The font appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing italic slab voice that blends classic serif familiarity with modern, high-energy emphasis. Its sturdy serifs and controlled contrast aim for clarity at display sizes while projecting confidence and momentum.
The design’s emphasis on thick slabs and angled stress creates strong horizontal accents, especially in E/F/T and the numerals, which reinforces a punchy, display-oriented texture. The italics feel structural rather than calligraphic, keeping edges firm and the silhouette bold.