Slab Contrasted Fugy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, confident, hefty, retro, industrial, playful, impact, display, nostalgia, stability, branding, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes are sturdy with subtly softened corners, and the slab terminals read as thick, slightly bracketed blocks rather than razor-sharp cuts. Curves (O, C, G, S) are full and round, while joins and notches introduce small angular details that add bite to the silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with a single-storey a and g, and the numerals are large, weighty, and built for impact.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront-style signage where its weight and broad shapes can carry from a distance. It can also work for short logotypes or badges that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-inflected slab presence.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a friendly, throwback character. Its chunky slabs and rounded massing evoke classic poster and signage traditions, giving it a robust, workmanlike presence that still feels approachable and fun.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, readable silhouette, combining classic slab-serif structure with softened, contemporary detailing. The goal seems to be a confident display face that feels both nostalgic and practical for bold branding applications.
The rhythm is driven by wide, dark letterforms and relatively tight apertures, producing a dense texture in text. Several glyphs show small cut-ins or notches at joins and terminals, helping maintain separation in such a heavy style and adding a slightly mechanical flavor.