Slab Contrasted Fafi 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AZN Knuckles Varsity' by AthayaDZN (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, high impact, signage voice, vintage poster, rugged branding, display emphasis, blocky, square, sturdy, poster.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with squared counters and compact, rectangular proportions. Serifs are broad and blunt, reading more as sturdy slabs than delicate terminals, and joins feel engineered and right-angled. Curves (as in O, C, S) are tightened into squarish rounds, giving the design a machined, stamped look. Stroke contrast is present but controlled, with thick verticals and clearly reinforced horizontals that keep the color dense and even in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic statements where dense weight and slab structure can carry the message. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy, high-visibility letterforms, and works well for sports or event branding where a tough, vintage-inflected voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking vintage signage, athletic lettering, and utilitarian print. Its square geometry and strong slabs lend a confident, rugged character that can feel both retro and industrial depending on layout and color.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact, slab-serif silhouette that stays coherent across letters and figures. Its squarish curves and blunt terminals suggest a goal of producing a rugged, print-friendly display face reminiscent of traditional poster and sign lettering.
Round letters are noticeably squarified, and the numerals follow the same chunky, sign-ready logic for consistent texture. In extended lines the dense weight produces a strong typographic “block,” favoring impact over delicacy, especially at smaller sizes.