Slab Contrasted Funu 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, robust, retro, industrial, sporty, confident, impact, display clarity, vintage feel, brand presence, signage strength, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, chunky.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad, squared letterforms and prominent rectangular slabs. Corners are subtly rounded and many joins are softly bracketed, which keeps the weight from feeling brittle despite the dense black color. Curves are full and bulbous (notably in C, G, O, and S), while horizontals terminate in firm, flat edges that emphasize a sturdy, poster-like texture. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm reads compact and punchy, with clear, simplified shapes across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of display text where impact is the priority—posters, storefront/signage, packaging callouts, and bold brand marks. It also fits sports or event branding where a sturdy slab serif voice is desirable and the letterforms need to hold up in high-contrast reproduction.
The tone is assertive and muscular, with a vintage, workmanlike flavor reminiscent of athletic, collegiate, and signage traditions. Its chunky slabs and rounded massing project confidence and durability rather than refinement, giving it an upbeat, attention-grabbing presence in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, slightly rounded slab-serif structure—combining strong, rectangular serifs with simplified, high-mass forms for reliable visibility. It prioritizes bold, graphic texture and a classic display feel over fine typographic delicacy.
In the sample text, the dense weight creates strong word shapes and a consistent dark color, while the rounded/bracketed treatment helps maintain legibility at large sizes. Numerals follow the same stout, squared-off logic, matching the caps in visual authority.