Slab Contrasted Fusa 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, vintage, athletic, industrial, playful, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, clarity, blocky, heavyweight, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap feel.
This typeface is a heavyweight slab serif with compact internal spaces and a strongly built, block-like silhouette. Stems and crossbars are thick and steady, with slabs that read as squared terminals softened by subtle rounding and slight bracketing. Curves are full and smooth, while joins show small notches and cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like texture, helping counters stay readable at display sizes. The overall rhythm is punchy and dense, with sturdy proportions and a consistent, poster-ready color across lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where strong presence and quick recognition are needed, such as posters, event graphics, sports identities, and bold editorial openers. It also fits packaging and signage applications where a sturdy, vintage-flavored slab serif can carry a lot of visual weight. For long reading, it works better in larger sizes or with generous spacing to keep the dense texture from feeling crowded.
The tone is bold and confident, with a retro Americana and athletic signage feel. Its chunky slabs and compact counters give it a workwear, festival-poster energy, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe. The result feels loud, attention-seeking, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through heavy slabs, compact counters, and a slightly softened, crafted finish. The small cut-ins at joins suggest an effort to preserve clarity under heavy weight while adding character, aiming for a classic display slab that feels both rugged and approachable.
In paragraphs the font produces a very dark typographic color, and the tight counters and pronounced slabs make it most at home where impact matters more than delicate detail. The lowercase maintains a robust, uniform presence, and the numerals match the same stout, sign-painting-inspired weight and stance.