Slab Contrasted Fuba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, retro, collegiate, industrial, playful, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, legibility, chunky, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, soft corners.
This typeface features heavy, squared letterforms with prominent slab serifs and rounded exterior corners that keep the dense weight from feeling brittle. Curves are broadly drawn and open, with generous counters in letters like O, P, and e, while joins and terminals show subtle notches and small cut-ins that read like mild ink-trap behavior in tight areas. The overall rhythm is sturdy and compact, with a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel in some curves and diagonals that adds texture without compromising clarity. Numerals are stout and poster-ready, matching the strong serifed structure of the alphabet.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold branding systems that need a strong, memorable silhouette. It can also work for packaging and short promotional copy where impact matters more than long-form comfort.
The tone is bold and commanding with a clear vintage flavor, evoking classic poster wood type, collegiate signage, and old-school advertising. Its chunky slabs and friendly rounding add approachability, giving it an energetic, slightly playful voice despite the heavy presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a classic slab-serif presence, combining sturdy, sign-like construction with softened corners and small detailing to keep large black shapes lively. It aims to feel vintage and dependable while still projecting warmth and character.
In text settings, the weight and slabs create dark, attention-grabbing lines, so spacing and line height benefit from a bit of breathing room. The design’s distinctive nicks and notches become part of the personality at display sizes, where the rugged detailing reads most clearly.