Slab Contrasted Bezi 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, assertive, retro, sporty, display, loud, impact, headline emphasis, retro display, motion, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap-like, compact counters, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed internal counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and stout, squared serifs that read as slabby and slightly bracketed. The shapes feel carved and punchy: joins are firm, terminals are blunt, and several letters show small notches/cut-ins that sharpen the silhouette. Curves are generous and round, while the overall rhythm stays dense and bold, prioritizing strong word shapes over delicate detail.
Best suited to large sizes where its thick slabs, contrast, and notched details can read cleanly—such as headlines, posters, cover lines, and brand marks. It can also work well on packaging or apparel graphics where a bold, energetic voice is needed and spacing can be tuned for clarity.
The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a retro, poster-like flavor and a sporty urgency. Its bold italic slant and chunky slabs give it a sense of motion and impact, making it feel more like a headline voice than a quiet text face.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a bold, italicized slab-serif voice—combining sturdy serifs, sculpted details, and strong contrast to create a distinctive display texture. The overall intent appears to be high visibility and personality for attention-led typography.
The italic construction produces lively diagonals and a forward-driving texture, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same stout, sculpted look, with distinctive, high-contrast curves that help the font feel characterful rather than purely utilitarian.