Slab Square Topa 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trakya Slab' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, confident, punchy, loud, display impact, forward motion, brand emphasis, sports tone, retro flavor, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, chunky, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are robust and largely uniform, with chunky slab terminals and small wedge-like joins that give the outlines a carved, slightly angular feel. Curves are rounded but held in by flattened areas and tight apertures, creating a dense rhythm and strong word shapes. The italic is a true slant rather than a cursive construction, keeping the forms sturdy and upright in structure while pushing forward in motion.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a bold, slanted slab can deliver immediate impact. It also fits sports or event branding and short, emphatic statements, while longer text blocks may require generous size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, headline-forward presence that reads as assertive and slightly nostalgic. Its dense silhouettes and emphatic slabs convey a confident, no-nonsense attitude suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact slab serif italic for display typography, balancing strong rectangular terminals with compact, forward-leaning forms for energetic emphasis. Its sturdy construction suggests a focus on bold communication and recognizable word shapes in branding and promotional contexts.
The numerals and capitals appear especially sturdy, while the lowercase maintains a compact, utilitarian texture that favors impact over airiness. The combination of tight spacing and heavy slabs makes it feel strongest at larger sizes where the interior shapes can breathe.