Slab Contrasted Fuwo 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, western, poster, athletic, retro, assertive, maximum impact, vintage display, rugged voice, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, rounded corners, high-impact.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with compact proportions and rounded outer corners. Stems and slabs are substantial and often bracketed, with small notch-like cut-ins at key joins and terminals that create a stamped, ink-trap-like texture. Counters are tight and geometric (notably in O, B, P), and the overall rhythm favors broad, sturdy forms over fine detail. Numerals follow the same massive, poster-oriented construction, with simplified interior shapes and strong top/bottom weight.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, event posters, storefront signage, team/club marks, and bold packaging callouts. It holds up especially well when set large, where the notches and bracketing become a defining detail and the dense counters remain readable.
The font communicates a confident, workmanlike toughness with a clear vintage flavor. Its strong slabs and notched details evoke classic American display typography—part western, part athletic—suited to messages meant to feel bold, direct, and emphatic.
The design appears intended as a rugged display slab that blends traditional bracketed serifs with purposeful notches to increase visual bite and separation in very heavy strokes. Its construction prioritizes impact and a recognizable vintage voice over neutrality or long-form comfort.
The design’s distinctive personality comes from the repeated notch/cut-in motif (seen across many capitals and several lowercase), which adds texture and helps separate dense strokes at display sizes. Letterforms like J, Q, and the diagonal-heavy K/X/Y/Z keep a rigid, sign-painting silhouette while maintaining consistent heaviness across the set.