Slab Contrasted Fawi 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, poster, rustic, bold, playful, impact, heritage, woodtype, branding, blocky, square-cut, bracketless, soft corners, chunky.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad, rectangular stems and large, square-cut serifs that read as integrated extensions rather than delicate appendages. Corners are subtly rounded and counters are roomy, giving the shapes a slightly softened, cutout feel despite the mass. Joins and terminals tend to be flat and orthogonal, with occasional notches and stepped interior corners that add a crafted, stamped character. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with assertive silhouettes and clear separation between strokes and slabs.
Best suited to short-form display settings where impact and texture are desirable: posters, storefront or event signage, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for bold section headers and pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available.
The font projects a strong, old-time display voice with a friendly edge—part frontier sign, part circus poster. Its chunky slabs and carved details suggest hand-made printing and heritage branding, while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif backbone, borrowing cues from traditional wood type and sign lettering. Its squared slabs, flat terminals, and carved-in details aim to create a distinctive, heritage-leaning display tone that remains legible and lively.
In the sample text, the dense weight and large serifs create strong word shapes and high impact at headline sizes, while tight internal detailing becomes more prominent as size increases. Numerals match the uppercase in mass and presence, maintaining consistent visual color across mixed text and figures.