Slab Contrasted Abpu 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, heritage, confident, sturdy, authoritative, impact, readability, classic tone, strong hierarchy, slab serif, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, ink-trap feel.
A robust slab-serif with strongly bracketed, blocky serifs and a compact, even color. Strokes show subtle modulation with generally low contrast and a steady vertical axis, while curves are broad and smooth. The lowercase has a sturdy, readable rhythm with a two-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” pronounced top serifs, and a modest x-height relative to tall ascenders. Numerals are similarly weighty, with open counters and clear, traditional forms.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a strong slab presence helps anchor the page. It works well for editorial layouts, book covers, posters, and brand systems that want a classic, dependable voice with high impact.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, evoking classic print typography with a practical, workmanlike solidity. It feels traditional and trustworthy rather than delicate, with enough personality in the slab details to read as assertive and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif voice with modern clarity: sturdy proportions, pronounced serifs, and a dense color for strong hierarchy and confident display use while retaining readable text behavior.
Large serifs and tight joins create a strong typographic texture, especially in all-caps settings. The italic shown in the grid for some numerals suggests a slightly forward-leaning, energetic alternative feel in the figures while the core letterforms remain upright and composed.