Slab Contrasted Fubi 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Silica' by Stone Type Foundry, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, playful, retro, friendly, poster, collegiate, impact, personality, retro appeal, display clarity, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, softened, bouncy.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with compact counters and pronounced, squared terminals. Serifs read as robust and often slightly bracketed, with occasional notched or cut-in joins that create a subtle ink-trap feel. Curves are full and rounded, while flats and shoulders stay blocky, producing a sturdy rhythm and a slightly bouncy texture across words. The lowercase is simple and stout (single-storey a and g), and numerals are similarly wide-set and solid, designed for strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the chunky slabs and strong silhouettes can do the work—posters, storefront signage, packaging, and branding marks. It can also fit sports- or collegiate-adjacent identities and playful editorial display, while longer passages may feel visually heavy due to the dense color.
The overall tone feels exuberant and approachable, combining old-school slab weight with a cartoonish, hand-cut energy. Its broad silhouettes and lively notches suggest a retro, Americana-leaning voice that’s more fun than formal, suited to bold statements and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice, using bold forms and small notches to keep counters open and add a distinctive, crafted character.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a dense weight, helping the shapes remain legible despite tight internal spaces. The distinctive cut-ins at certain joints and corners add personality and prevent dark spots, especially in heavy uppercase forms and round letters.