Slab Contrasted Faha 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, display, rugged, confident, impact, vintage flavor, western signage, texture detail, display clarity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, softened, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with wide, flat terminals and rounded/bracketed joins that soften the otherwise chunky silhouettes. Strokes show clear internal shaping—small notches and wedge-like cut-ins at junctions and on some serifs—creating a slightly “carved” look and improving separation in dense forms. Counters are relatively compact, with sturdy shoulders and bowls, and the uppercase has a strong, poster-like stance while the lowercase stays robust and simplified for impact. Overall rhythm is compact and emphatic, with consistent slab treatment across letters and numerals.
Best suited to display work where weight and character are desirable: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, bold branding marks, and packaging labels. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, especially when you want a classic poster feel and strong presence.
The face reads as bold and assertive with a distinctly Western and vintage poster tone. Its decorative notching adds a handcrafted, stamped character that feels rugged and a bit playful, while still communicating solidity and confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif foundation, enhanced by subtle decorative cut-ins that evoke vintage printing and Western signage. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent terminals to stay legible and authoritative at display sizes.
The distinctive interior nicks and terminal shaping become more noticeable in text settings, giving lines a textured, slightly ornamental color without relying on thin details. Round letters (O/Q/0/8/9) stay very full, and the slab treatment keeps edges visually stable at large sizes.