Slab Normal Gufa 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, friendly, impact, readability, utility, brand presence, retro appeal, blocky, bracketed, softened, compact counters, high ink-trap tolerance.
This typeface is a heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, upright posture. Strokes are thick and even, with gently bracketed, rectangular serifs and noticeably rounded outside corners that keep the shapes from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, producing a dense, high-impact texture; forms like C, G, and S show smooth, engineered curves paired with flat terminals. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, sturdy build with simple joins and minimal modulation, yielding consistent rhythm in word shapes and strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where maximum impact and fast recognition are needed. It also fits packaging, badges, and sports or team-style branding systems that benefit from a bold, sturdy slab serif texture.
The overall tone is solid and dependable, with a retro, workwear character that reads as confident rather than delicate. Its softened slabs add a friendly edge to an otherwise industrial, poster-ready voice.
The design appears intended as a practical, high-impact slab serif that delivers strong legibility and a consistent, punchy typographic color. Its softened corners and bracketed slabs suggest an aim to balance toughness with approachability for branding and display use.
Spacing appears comfortable for such a heavy design, helping letters stay distinguishable despite the compact internal space. Numerals match the same chunky, squared-off construction, maintaining a uniform, attention-grabbing color across mixed text.