Slab Contrasted Pibe 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, bold, playful, posterish, high impact, retro flavor, signage feel, friendly strength, bracketed, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky stems and prominent, bracketed serifs that flare gently into the strokes. Corners are slightly softened and the curves are full and rounded, giving the letters a sturdy, compact silhouette rather than a sharp, geometric one. Overall color is dense and even, with subtle modulation that adds definition without breaking the solid, poster-like texture. The figures and capitals read especially strong, with wide internal counters and confident, squared terminals.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, signage, and identity work where bold shapes and strong presence are desired. It can also work well on packaging or labels that aim for a retro or craft-oriented feel, especially at larger sizes where the bracketed slabs and rounded details are most legible.
The font conveys a classic, old-style display energy—confident and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, slightly folksy warmth. Its slab serifs and chunky proportions evoke vintage signage and headline typography, balancing toughness with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif voice reminiscent of traditional sign painting and vintage print, providing strong readability in short text while adding character through weighty, bracketed serifs and softened geometry.
The forms lean on clear, simplified shapes and pronounced serif cues, creating strong word silhouettes in all caps. In mixed case, the lowercase remains robust and compact, supporting short lines of copy while retaining a distinctly decorative, headline-forward presence.