Slab Contrasted Rosy 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Kondolarge' by TypeK; and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, poster, retro, rugged, friendly, high impact, vintage tone, signage feel, bold branding, bracketed, blocky, chunky, rounded, softened.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely uniform, with chunky rectangular serifs that feel bracketed and slightly softened at the joins, giving the letterforms a carved, stamped look rather than a sharp mechanical one. Curves are full and round, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with generous width and confident spacing at display sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display typography such as posters, headline systems, signage, packaging, and logotypes where strong silhouettes and a vintage flavor are desired. It also works well for short promotional copy, labels, and branded messaging that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif voice.
The tone reads bold and old-school, with a Western and vintage poster character that feels sturdy and approachable. Its big slabs and softened geometry convey a rugged, workwear sensibility while still remaining friendly and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and a classic slab-serif presence, evoking traditional posters and painted signage through broad proportions, chunky serifs, and softened joins. It prioritizes strong word shapes and a bold, dependable texture for display use.
The forms maintain consistent weight across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong silhouettes and high impact in short lines. The lowercase is compact and robust, with single-storey shapes where applicable, reinforcing the informal, headline-driven personality.