Slab Contrasted Funu 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, circus, retro, punchy, playful, attention-grabbing, vintage vibe, signage style, thematic display, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, softened, compact.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with chunky proportions and rounded outer curves. The serifs are broad and strongly bracketed, creating a carved, poster-like silhouette rather than a sharp, geometric feel. Counters are relatively tight and the joins show subtle notching/ink-trap-like shaping, which helps keep interior spaces open at larger display sizes. Stroke endings are flat and decisive, with a slightly softened, woodtype-inspired rhythm that makes the letterforms feel sturdy and compact.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold branding where a vintage slab presence is desirable. It can also work well on packaging and signage that benefits from a strong, approachable, old-time flavor, especially at medium to large sizes where the interior shaping remains clear.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a vintage show-poster character. It suggests Western and circus signage energy—confident, a bit mischievous, and designed to grab attention fast. The warmth of the bracketed slabs keeps it from feeling cold or industrial, leaning instead toward nostalgic, entertainment-forward personality.
The font appears designed to evoke a classic woodtype/slab tradition with maximum impact and a friendly, nostalgic edge. Its strong bracketed serifs and compact, weighty shapes prioritize attention and thematic character over quiet text neutrality.
The design reads most distinctive in its strong slabs and the slightly scooped/notched interior shaping seen across multiple letters, giving a stamped or cut-letter impression. Figures are robust and simplified for impact, matching the same chunky serif language as the capitals and lowercase.