Slab Contrasted Fava 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, playful, retro, punchy, poster impact, themed display, vintage flavor, decorative texture, signage clarity, stencil-like, notched, blocky, rounded, heavyweight.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif display face with wide proportions and pronounced, squared-off serifs. The letterforms are built from robust geometric masses with noticeable internal cut-ins and notches that read as stencil-like joins and decorative counters. Curves (notably in O/Q and the bowls) are broad and rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp and rectilinear, creating a strong light–dark pattern across words. The overall rhythm is compact and emphatic, with sturdy stems and a deliberate, ornamental interruption of strokes that increases texture at larger sizes.
Best suited to display applications where strong impact and character are needed, such as posters, event promotions, headlines, signage, and packaging. It can also work for short-word logotypes or badges where the notched styling becomes a distinctive brand element. For extended reading or small sizes, the dense weight and internal cut-ins may reduce clarity, so larger settings are recommended.
The font projects a bold, show-poster energy with clear Western and circus signage associations. Its notched detailing adds a crafty, cut-out feel that comes across as playful and slightly theatrical rather than refined or corporate. The overall tone is confident, loud, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a decorative slab-serif for bold display typography, combining classic poster-era heft with stencil-like notches to add visual identity and texture. It aims to deliver instant presence and a themed, vintage show-card flavor in a compact, high-contrast silhouette.
The decorative interruptions reduce continuous stroke flow, so the design reads best when given room and size; in longer text blocks it forms a dense, patterned texture. Numerals match the same chunky, poster-ready construction, keeping the set visually consistent for headlines and price/number callouts.