Slab Contrasted Fupo 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, poster, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, nostalgia, display clarity, brand character, slab serif, soft corners, bracketed serifs, bulky, rounded terminals.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are thick with minimal modulation, and the slab serifs are prominent, often bracketed, giving the forms a carved, stamped feeling rather than a crisp geometric one. Curves are generous and slightly squarish, counters are relatively small, and terminals tend to feel rounded or softened, which keeps the weight from looking sharp. Overall spacing reads open enough for display work, with noticeable glyph-to-glyph width variation that adds a lively rhythm in text settings.
Best suited to high-impact display typography such as headlines, posters, event graphics, brand marks, and packaging where strong silhouettes carry the message. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes at larger sizes, especially when a retro or Western-leaning flavor is desired.
The face conveys a bold, vintage tone with clear nods to Western and old poster lettering. Its chunky slabs and softened shapes feel approachable and playful, while the mass and width project confidence and impact. The result is attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive, landing in a friendly, retro display feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and character through oversized slabs, broad proportions, and softened, friendly detailing. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a nostalgic, printed-poster aesthetic for attention-first typography.
The lowercase is intentionally stout and simplified, with single-storey forms and strong slab cues that match the uppercase, helping mixed-case headlines stay cohesive. Numerals share the same thick, rounded, posterlike construction, emphasizing legibility and presence over fine detail.