Slab Contrasted Fava 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, poster, circus, retro, playful, impact, nostalgia, decorative, chunky, blocky, soft corners, ink traps, notched.
A heavy, compact slab display face with broad proportions and rounded outside corners. Stems and slabs read as carved blocks: terminals are squared and prominent, while interior joins and counters feature distinctive notched cut-ins that create a punched or stenciled texture. Contrast shows up mainly as subtle modulation and the interplay between thick stems and hefty slab terminals rather than fine hairlines. Counters are generally tight, apertures are small, and spacing feels dense, producing a strong, high-impact rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Well-suited to display work such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold branding where a distinctive slab presence is desired. It also fits packaging and signage that aims for a retro or Western-flavored voice, especially when used at larger sizes and with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking classic show bills and Western-inspired signage. The repeated interior notches add a decorative, slightly mischievous edge that feels handmade and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable decorative motif: oversized slabs, rounded block forms, and repeated interior notches that differentiate it from standard slabs. The combination suggests a display-first typeface meant to project character and nostalgia while remaining readable in short phrases.
The decorative cut-ins are consistent across letters and numerals, giving the font a signature “keyed” texture at joins and mid-strokes. Because counters are small and letterforms are very weighty, the face reads best when given room—larger sizes, generous line spacing, and short bursts of text maintain clarity.