Slab Contrasted Faha 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, poster, western, retro, assertive, playful, impact, nostalgia, display strength, blocky, bracketed, chunky, high-impact, rounded.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a display face, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, and large, squared serifs that read as blunt slabs with mild bracketing. Curves are generously rounded, giving bowls and shoulders a soft, inflated feel, while terminals stay decisively squared. Spacing appears sturdy and even, producing a dense, high-ink texture that holds together well at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where bold letterforms need to command attention. It also works well for logotypes and labels that want a vintage, Americana-leaning display voice. For longer text, it will be most effective in short bursts or larger sizes where counters and spacing have room to breathe.
The overall tone is bold and confident with a vintage, showbill flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms evoke classic storefront and circus-era printing, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly mischievous warmth. The rhythm feels deliberate and attention-grabbing rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that channels traditional print vernacular—strong slabs, rounded bowls, and condensed counters—optimized for immediate readability and a nostalgic, poster-driven presence.
The lowercase shows strong personality—single-storey forms and compact apertures contribute to a tight, punchy color. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and slab treatment, keeping the set cohesive for headlines and short statements.