Slab Contrasted Sufy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, collegiate, impact, legibility, heritage, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, softened, chunky.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with broad proportions and strong, rectangular serifs that read as firmly bracketed into the stems. Strokes are robust with modest contrast, and many joins show subtly scooped, ink-trap-like notches that open counters and reduce dark spots at tight corners. Terminals are mostly flat and squared, while curves (C, G, O, S) stay compact and weighty with generous interior counters for the weight. Overall spacing feels steady and headline-oriented, with a consistent, geometric rhythm and an assertive silhouette.
Best suited for large sizes where its slabs, notches, and strong silhouettes can do the work: headlines, posters, labels, and storefront-style signage. It also fits logotypes and sports or collegiate branding where a solid, authoritative presence is desirable. For extended small text, the weight will dominate, but short bursts and punchy copy read clearly.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a warm, approachable bluntness that suggests classic American display typography. It carries a hint of vintage and collegiate signage energy while remaining clean enough for modern branding. The dense color and squared detailing give it a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable slab-serif structure, combining classic display cues with practical detailing that helps legibility at heavy weights. Its wide stance and consistent rhythm aim to create strong, memorable typographic blocks for branding and editorial display.
The numerals match the letterforms’ sturdy construction, with wide, rounded shapes and strong slab features that keep them highly visible. In text, the design maintains clear word shapes despite the heavy weight, aided by open counters and the small interior scoops at joins.