Slab Contrasted Dilu 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial, retro, confident, playful, advertising, clubby, impact, retro appeal, headline presence, friendly strength, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, soft, bulky.
A heavy, italic display face with broad proportions and chunky slab-like terminals. Strokes are thick with gently rounded joins and a noticeable, but not sharp, contrast that gives counters a soft, inflated feel. Serifs are short and blocky with slight bracketing, and many forms show subtle flare and curved entry/exit strokes that amplify the forward slant. Overall spacing is generous and the silhouette reads as wide and sturdy, with friendly curves in bowls and a rhythmic, rolling texture in text.
Best suited for large sizes where its chunky slabs and rounded contrast can show clearly—posters, punchy headlines, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can work for short editorial callouts or deck copy, but the strong weight and expressive slant make it most effective in display roles.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a retro sign-painting/advertising flavor. Its rounded slabs and buoyant curves feel approachable and a bit mischievous rather than formal, giving headlines a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, retro-leaning slab character—combining stout serifs, wide forms, and a pronounced italic motion to create an energetic, attention-forward display voice.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and slant create a strong horizontal flow, while the rounded bowls and compact slabs keep edges from feeling harsh. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same chunky, soft-cornered construction, supporting a consistent display texture across mixed-case settings.