Slab Contrasted Furu 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, athletic, industrial, playful, maximum impact, team spirit, poster clarity, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The letterforms use thick, squared-off serifs and sturdy stems, with slightly rounded outer corners that keep the mass from feeling brittle. Curves are generously inflated (notably in C, G, O, S) while joins stay blunt and simplified, creating a strong, poster-ready silhouette. Stroke contrast is present but controlled, reading mostly as sturdy verticals paired with substantial slabs and rounded bowls.
Best suited to large-scale display settings where impact and instant recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, and bold editorial openers. Its collegiate/athletic flavor also fits sports branding and team-style graphics, while the robust slabs make it effective for packaging, labels, and signage that needs to hold up under distance and contrast.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a retro, collegiate energy that feels confident and slightly playful. Its chunky slabs and wide stance give it an industrial, workwear character, while the softened corners and inflated curves add friendliness and approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a stable, confident rhythm: wide, heavy letterforms, strong slab terminals, and simplified detailing for clear, punchy reproduction in display contexts.
The lowercase shows a stout, single-storey feel in key forms (a, g) and maintains the same heavy slab logic as the capitals, supporting tight, dense typography. Numerals are similarly weighty and geometric, built for visibility rather than delicacy, with ample black area and simplified interior shapes.