Slab Contrasted Fumo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, and 'Bommer Slab' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, poster, vintage, rugged, playful, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, display, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, friendly.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick and largely even, with only modest modulation, creating dense counters and a sturdy, compact texture. The curves on characters like C, G, O, and S are rounded but reinforced by squared terminals, while diagonals in V, W, X, and Y remain robust and blunt. Lowercase forms lean toward simplified, hearty shapes with short ascenders and a solid, “stamped” silhouette that keeps color consistent in display sizes.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a strong, attention-grabbing slab presence is desired. It can work effectively for signage-inspired branding, product packaging, and label systems that benefit from a bold, vintage-leaning voice. In longer passages it will read as intentionally heavy and emphatic, making it best as a display face or for brief text blocks.
The overall tone feels frontier and poster-driven, with a nostalgic, workwear practicality. Its chunky slabs and blunt terminals give it a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the rounded bowls and compact rhythm keep it approachable rather than severe. The result suggests classic signage, labels, and bold editorial headlines with a touch of playful ruggedness.
The design appears intended as a modern, dependable take on a classic slab serif for impactful display typography. By combining chunky slabs, rounded internal shapes, and restrained contrast, it aims to deliver a rugged, familiar look that holds up in bold applications like posters and signage.
The spacing and built-in mass produce a dark, emphatic line color in text, especially in the sample paragraph. Numerals appear similarly stout and headline-oriented, matching the caps in weight and presence. The letterforms favor clear silhouettes over fine detail, emphasizing impact and legibility at larger sizes.