Slab Contrasted Fusi 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry and 'Amazing Slab' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, confident, impact, approachability, nostalgia, display clarity, brand voice, bracketed, soft corners, chunky, compact counters, rounded joins.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as thick blocks rather than delicate terminals. Strokes are largely even, with gentle curvature at joins and corners that softens the otherwise massive silhouette. Counters are relatively compact and the letters have a slightly squat, poster-like build, creating a dense color in text. The overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with rounded interior shapes and thick numerals that match the weight and presence of the capitals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong, friendly slab presence is desirable. It can also work for short subheads and callouts, especially when a retro or storefront feel is intended, but its dense texture makes it less ideal for small, extended body text.
The face feels warm and approachable while still projecting strength and certainty. Its chunky slabs and softened shaping evoke mid‑century sign lettering and editorial display typography, giving it a nostalgic, upbeat tone rather than a strictly formal one.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a welcoming, vintage-leaning slab voice—combining thick, bracketed serifs with softened geometry to stay readable and personable while remaining unmistakably bold on the page.
At display sizes the broad slabs and tight counters create a bold, high-impact texture; in longer settings the dense ink coverage can make spacing and interior openings feel compact. The numerals share the same robust construction, supporting consistent emphasis in headings and callouts.