Slab Contrasted Faba 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, and 'Bree Serif' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, confident, sturdy, playful, display impact, vintage tone, poster utility, brand presence, slab serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, bulky terminals.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes are thick and decisive with noticeable, but not delicate, contrast and ample interior counters for the weight. The lowercase is large and robust, with rounded bowls and short, powerful arms and shoulders that keep word shapes compact and forceful. Overall spacing appears generous for such a dark style, helping the dense letterforms stay readable in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and a classic slab-serif voice are needed. It works well for packaging and signage that benefit from a vintage, Western-leaning tone, and it can hold up in short bursts of text such as pull quotes or section headers when set with comfortable spacing.
The font projects a bold, old-style poster energy—assertive and attention-grabbing with a hint of Americana and carnival/broadsheet flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded details balance toughness with approachability, giving it a friendly, nostalgic confidence rather than a purely industrial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining billboard-style weight with softened brackets and rounded forms for friendly legibility. It targets display typography that needs to feel established and bold while retaining a distinctive, nostalgic character.
The numerals are wide and weighty, matching the capitals’ strong baseline presence. Round letters (O, Q, 0) read as full and stable, while diagonals (V, W, X) stay thick and consistent, reinforcing a strong, even color across text. The overall rhythm is more about impact than refinement, favoring big shapes and clear silhouettes.