Slab Contrasted Fujo 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, playful, retro, bold, western, chunky, impact, nostalgia, decoration, branding, display, rounded, soft corners, incised, stencil-like, high impact.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and dense, compact counters. Strokes are predominantly thick and rounded with soft corners, while the slabs feel integrated and blocky rather than hairline-delicate. Many letters feature small interior notches and cut-ins that read as incised or lightly stencil-like detailing, creating a distinctive rhythmic texture across words. The overall silhouette is stable and upright, with generous width and strong black coverage that holds together at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a strong, graphic voice is needed. It can also work for short brand phrases or logotypes that want a retro, crafted impact. For longer passages, it’s most effective in brief bursts or large-scale settings where the interior detailing remains clear.
The tone is loud and upbeat, mixing a vintage poster sensibility with a faint Western/carnival flavor. The carved-in details add a mischievous, crafted feel, making the face feel more characterful than neutral. Overall it projects confidence and fun, designed to be noticed immediately.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a memorable, decorative twist on a slab-serif base. The carved notch details suggest a desire for a stamped/woodtype-inspired texture while keeping letterforms rounded and approachable. It prioritizes personality and display performance over neutrality.
The distinctive interior cut-ins become a repeating motif in both uppercase and lowercase, giving lines of text a patterned, almost stamped look. Because the forms are extremely heavy, tight spacing or small sizes can cause counters and details to visually fill in, while larger settings preserve the intended texture.