Slab Contrasted Fuhu 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Choplin' by René Bieder, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, confident, retro, friendly, impactful, impact, legibility, nostalgia, bold branding, sign-like clarity, blocky, bracketed, softened, rounded, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and prominent, squared serifs that read as firmly bracketed into the stems. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase bowls), while terminals and slabs stay flat and substantial, creating a strong horizontal rhythm. Counters are moderately open for the weight, with deep joins and tight interior spaces that emphasize mass and solidity. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified, robust forms, keeping texture dense and even in text while maintaining clear differentiation between characters.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a dense, confident texture is desirable, but its heavy weight favors larger sizes over long-form reading.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a classic poster-and-headline energy. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves lend a warm, approachable retro feel, while the dense color and assertive silhouette communicate authority and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining stout construction, strong horizontals, and softened curves to stay legible and friendly while still feeling emphatic and authoritative.
In the sample text, the font produces a dark, continuous typographic color with strong baseline and cap-line presence, favoring punch and readability at larger sizes. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, projecting the same sturdy, sign-like character.