Slab Contrasted Hosi 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sportswear, packaging, signage, western, athletic, retro, loud, rugged, impact, nostalgia, motion, sturdiness, attention, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and chunky, bracketed slabs. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with softened corners and occasional ink-trap-like notches where heavy joins meet counters. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with single-storey a and g, while the capitals feel squared and monumental; round letters (O, Q) are full and weighty with relatively tight internal counters. Overall rhythm is punchy and dense, prioritizing impact over delicacy, with consistent, emphatic serifs that read clearly at display sizes.
This font is well suited to display applications where maximum presence is needed—posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold branding. Its slab structure and italic energy also fit athletic marks, varsity-inspired layouts, packaging, and large-format signage where the dense color and rugged details can read cleanly.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking vintage poster typography and team/club identity systems. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs add motion and swagger, giving it a confident, workmanlike character that can feel both nostalgic and competitive.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact, vintage-leaning slab serif with dynamic slant and sturdy construction. It emphasizes strong silhouettes, compact counters, and bracketed slabs to communicate confidence and durability in display contexts.
Numerals are especially stout and attention-grabbing, with strong horizontal terminals and a compact footprint that keeps lines feeling packed. In longer settings, the dark color and tight counters create a strong typographic “wall,” making it best treated as a display face rather than a text workhorse.