Slab Contrasted Fuhi 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Paul Slab' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial display, confident, vintage, industrial, friendly, punchy, impact, retro feel, signage tone, display authority, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact apertures.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with broad proportions, squared terminals, and strongly bracketed slabs that create a compact, blocky silhouette. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with thick stems and slightly lighter joins and curves; counters are generous but apertures tend to stay tight, reinforcing a dense, emphatic texture. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are full and rounded, while many joins and corners are subtly notched, giving a cut, poster-ready finish. The lowercase carries substantial weight with short, sturdy ascenders/descenders and robust bowls, keeping the overall rhythm even and forceful in text settings.
Best suited for posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where strong presence and a vintage-industrial voice are desirable. It can also work for short editorial display—pull quotes, section openers, or mastheads—where a dense, punchy texture helps establish hierarchy.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly retro, workmanlike character. Its chunky slabs and tight apertures feel assertive and dependable, evoking classic poster typography and old-school signage. Despite the weight, the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif flavor: broad, confident letterforms, strong bracketing, and a controlled contrast that adds shape clarity without losing mass. The small notches and tight apertures suggest a deliberate effort to create a distinctive, stamped or carved display look that holds together as a dark, authoritative block of text.
In the sample text, the heavy color and compact internal spaces create strong impact at display sizes, while long lines can look dense due to the tight apertures and thick serifs. Numerals match the same blunt, sturdy logic and read as headline-friendly, with a consistent, compact presence alongside the capitals and lowercase.