Slab Square Hydo 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, rugged, confident, retro, poster-like, impact, sturdiness, vintage signage, display clarity, utility, blocky, chunky, sturdy, compact, bracketed serifs.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with compact proportions and a firm, grounded stance. Strokes are thick and largely even, with broad, square-edged serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Counters are relatively tight, curves are simplified, and terminals often finish with flat cuts that emphasize a sturdy, manufactured feel. The lowercase is robust and utilitarian, and the numerals follow the same dense, workmanlike construction for consistent texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where strong presence is needed—posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, labels, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, vintage-industrial voice. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts, though its dense weight makes it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, evoking vintage workwear, signage, and print ephemera. Its weight and square detailing give it a practical, industrial character with a retro poster flavor rather than a delicate or literary one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a tough, utilitarian slab-serif voice, prioritizing bold silhouette, tight counters, and flat-ended details for clear, attention-grabbing display typography.
In paragraph settings the color is dark and uniform, with a pronounced horizontal emphasis from the wide serifs and flat terminals. The bold shapes favor impact over finesse, making spacing and counters feel intentionally tight for a compact, punchy rhythm.