Slab Square Volan 13 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, technical, delicate, geometric, retro, architectural, geometric display, architectural tone, technical clarity, constructed forms, monoline, octagonal, hairline, angular, square terminals.
A very light, monoline design with crisp, square-ended terminals and minimal stroke modulation. Curves are frequently faceted into short straight segments, producing octagonal bowls in letters like O/Q and similarly angular counters across the set. Proportions are relatively tall with generous ascenders and descenders, and spacing feels open and even, supporting a clean rhythm in words. The lowercase includes simple, narrow forms with understated joining and a restrained, schematic quality; punctuation and numerals follow the same thin, angular construction.
This style suits headlines, titles, and identity work where a distinctive geometric voice is needed without heavy weight. It can work well for packaging, exhibition graphics, or tech/architecture-themed materials, and as a display companion to simpler text faces when used at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is precise and engineered, with a delicate, drafting-like presence that reads as modernist and slightly retro at the same time. The faceted curves and hairline weight give it a cool, technical personality rather than a warm or handwritten one.
The design appears intended to merge slab-like structure with a highly geometric, faceted construction, creating a precise display face that feels drafted and architectural. Its consistent monoline strokes and angular rounding emphasize clarity and a controlled, constructed aesthetic.
Faceting is consistently applied across rounds and diagonals, which makes the texture feel crystalline and measured. The thin strokes and small details suggest it will look most confident at larger sizes or in contexts where refinement and airiness are desired.