Slab Contrasted Fage 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, vintage, athletic, industrial, poster, impact, heritage feel, robust readability, brand strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, high-impact, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with squared, bracketed terminals and a distinctly carved feel. Strokes show visible contrast for a slab style, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and bowls, creating a punched, high-ink silhouette. The design includes small notches and cut-ins at joins and corners that read like subtle ink traps or chiseled details, adding texture without becoming distressed. Counters are fairly tight and the overall rhythm is compact and steady, with robust numerals and sturdy lowercase forms that stay legible at large sizes.
This typeface is best used for display settings such as headlines, posters, and large-scale signage where its slabs and carved detailing can read clearly. It also suits sports branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-flavored voice.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a classic Americana and athletic poster energy. It feels confident and workmanlike—well suited to messaging that needs to look strong, established, and attention-grabbing rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-seriffed framework, combining strong rectangular structure with controlled contrast and small cut-in details to avoid heaviness and improve clarity in bold display use.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight interior spaces create a strong headline presence; the cut-in details become more noticeable as size increases. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same squared, slabbed logic, keeping the texture consistent across lines.