Slab Square Silu 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' and 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, sturdy, editorial, american classic, confident, workmanlike, impact, clarity, traditional tone, print utility, authority, bracketed serifs, blocky, compact, robust, high legibility.
A robust slab serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and a clearly bracketed join into the stems. Strokes stay broadly even, keeping contrast low, while counters are generous enough to remain open at heavy weights. The capitals are broad and steady with strong horizontals (notably in E, F, T), and the lowercase shows a compact rhythm with sturdy arches and pronounced slabs on ascenders and terminals. Numerals are solid and highly structured, with a clear, industrial geometry and consistent vertical stress across the set.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a sturdy slab voice is desired. It can also work well for signage and packaging that needs a confident, traditional tone and clear letterforms in brief to medium-length text settings.
The tone is dependable and assertive, evoking traditional print and utilitarian signage rather than refinement. It feels authoritative and practical, with a classic editorial presence that reads as familiar and no-nonsense.
The likely intention is to deliver a bold, classic slab serif optimized for visibility and authority, combining strong serif structure with readable, open interior spaces. It aims for a familiar, editorial-industrial character that holds up in impactful typographic applications.
The design leans on squared-off terminals and substantial serifs to create a strong baseline and pronounced word shapes. Spacing appears comfortable for display and short text, and the heavy details suggest better impact at moderate-to-large sizes where the brackets and counters stay crisp.