Slab Contrasted Fuba 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, confident, industrial, retro, rugged, playful, impact, legibility, retro tone, brand presence, durability, chunky, blocky, sturdy, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and a compact internal space. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle contrast appearing where curved joins thicken and where slabs meet stems. Serifs read as squared, bracketed blocks, giving terminals a planted, architectural feel. Curves are full and slightly softened, while corners and joins maintain a crisp, geometric rhythm that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where impact is the priority—posters, signage, labels, and packaging that need strong presence at a glance. It can also work for wordmarks and badges, especially where a sturdy slab-serif tone supports the brand. In longer passages it will read as dense and attention-grabbing, making it more appropriate for featured pull quotes than extended body copy.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense voice with a retro print sensibility. Its weight and squared slabs feel sturdy and workmanlike, while the rounded bowls add a friendly, approachable edge. Overall, it balances bold authority with a slightly playful, poster-like charm.
The design intention appears to be a bold slab-serif built for visibility and personality, combining strong rectangular serifs with friendly, rounded curves. It aims to deliver an assertive, print-ready texture that feels both vintage-informed and practical for modern display use.
The lowercase shows robust, compact forms that keep counters tight at heavier sizes, reinforcing a dense texture in paragraphs. Numerals are similarly weighty and emphatic, designed to hold their own in display settings without looking delicate.