Slab Contrasted Abga 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType and 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Foro', 'Foro Rounded', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, assertive, traditional, workmanlike, impact, authority, legibility, heritage, bracketed serifs, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and firmly planted, rectangular serifs that read as mostly bracketed and slightly softened at the joins. Strokes are largely low-contrast, with a chunky, even texture and tight internal counters that give the letters a dense, confident color. Curves are full and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and S), while terminals tend toward squared-off endings; some joins show a subtle “ink-trap” pinch where strokes meet. The lowercase is robust and readable with a two-storey a and g, a pronounced ear on g, and sturdy verticals throughout; figures are similarly weighty, with a wide 0 and compact 2/3 shapes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and display typography where its slab structure and bold presence can carry impact. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, branding, and packaging that calls for a traditional, sturdy voice, and for signage where strong forms aid quick recognition at larger sizes.
The overall tone is strong and dependable, with an old-school editorial and collegiate sensibility. Its chunky slabs and dense rhythm create an authoritative, no-nonsense voice that feels suited to headlines and emphatic messaging rather than delicate or airy typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with a contemporary, high-impact footprint—prioritizing solidity, clarity, and punchy texture. Its wide stance and chunky details suggest a focus on attention-grabbing display use while retaining enough conventional letterforms to stay legible in short paragraphs.
In text, the font produces a dark, even typographic color and clear word shapes, helped by straightforward, upright construction and stable baselines. The wide set and heavy serifs make spacing feel assertive; it benefits from generous leading when used in multi-line settings to keep the texture from becoming too compact.