Slab Contrasted Abha 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Serifa' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Greek Font Set #2' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, assertive, industrial, retro, impact, authority, readability, print appeal, slab serif, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketed.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, sturdy rectangular stems, and clearly bracketed slabs that soften the joins without losing impact. Counters are relatively open and the round letters are full and weighty, with minimal stroke modulation that keeps the texture even. Terminals lean toward squared cuts and short, solid serifs; spacing reads generous for a display-oriented slab, supporting strong word shapes at larger sizes. Figures are robust and blocky, matching the capitals in color and presence.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, posters, and packaging where a strong slab presence is desirable. It also fits signage and editorial titling that needs authority and legibility at medium to large sizes, and can work for short subheads when a bold, traditional voice is wanted.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a classic editorial and poster sensibility. Its weight and squared detailing give it a no-nonsense, dependable voice that can feel both traditional and slightly vintage, like headlines from print-era signage and newspapers.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, print-friendly slab structure—combining classic serif cues with a simplified, muscular build for clear, attention-grabbing typography.
The design maintains a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a dense, high-contrast-on-the-page texture primarily through mass rather than fine stroke variation. The slab forms are prominent enough to read clearly at a glance, helping maintain character distinction in short bursts of text.