Slab Contrasted Fumo 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Kogah' by Differentialtype, 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, punchy, rugged, playful, impact, retro flavor, bold branding, blocky, chunky, bracketed, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A chunky slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky silhouettes. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with modest shaping where curved forms meet straight stems, producing a dense, ink-trappy rhythm in bold settings. Counters are relatively compact (notably in e, a, and g), and terminals tend to finish in blunt, rectangular endings, giving letters a sturdy, poster-like presence. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a robust, footed l, and a broad, weighty texture that holds together well in large sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, packaging, and bold brand marks where strong texture and immediate impact are desirable. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the dense counters and heavy slabs make it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels assertive and nostalgic, evoking storefront signage and showbills with a friendly, slightly comic sturdiness. Its thick slabs and softened corners give it a confident, hardworking character rather than a sleek or delicate one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, squared construction with softened bracketing to stay approachable. It aims for a retro sign-painting and show-card feel that remains highly legible in large, attention-grabbing settings.
The capitals are wide and monumental with strong horizontal emphasis, while the lowercase retains similar mass and slab detailing, keeping a consistent color across mixed-case text. Numerals match the heavy build and read as bold, compact blocks suited to short, high-impact settings.