Slab Contrasted Funu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, western, playful, retro, rugged, friendly, display impact, vintage flavor, western poster, brand character, chunky, bracketed, blocky, softened, heavyweight.
A chunky slab-serif with strongly bracketed, block-like terminals and a generous, rounded inner shaping that keeps the heavy strokes from feeling rigid. Stems are thick and steady, with subtle modulation and pronounced slabs that read as notched and sculpted rather than hairline-flat. Counters are compact but clean, apertures are mostly closed, and the overall silhouette leans squarish with softened corners. Lowercase forms are stout and sturdy, with a compact rhythm and simple, sturdy joins; numerals match the weight and carry the same slabbed, poster-like presence.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, big headlines, branding marks, and signage where its slab details and weight can be appreciated. It can also work well on packaging and labels that aim for a retro, Western, or handcrafted poster aesthetic, especially when set with ample tracking and line spacing.
The design projects a bold, old-time poster energy with a distinctly Western and carnival-friendly flavor. Its heavy slabs and carved-looking details feel confident and slightly mischievous, lending a warm, approachable toughness rather than a formal or delicate tone.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, borrowing from Western wood-type and vintage poster traditions while keeping curves friendly and contemporary. The emphasis is on bold texture, recognizability, and character at display sizes rather than understated text neutrality.
The face maintains a consistent, ink-trap-free heaviness suited to large sizes, where the notched slab details and rounded interior shaping become a key part of its character. In dense settings the compact counters can darken, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence clarity.