Slab Contrasted Futu 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, playful, retro, hearty, display impact, vintage poster, wood-type feel, signage clarity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, rectangular footprint. Strokes are monolinear in feel, with thick, squared-off slab terminals and subtle bracket-like transitions that keep joins from feeling brittle. Many glyphs show small notches and cut-ins at internal corners (especially in letters like E, F, and S), giving a carved, ink-trap-adjacent texture that helps counters stay open at display sizes. Curves are rounded but controlled, producing sturdy bowls in C, G, O, and Q, while diagonals in K, X, and Y read as chunky wedges rather than sharp blades. Numerals match the same robust, poster-oriented construction with large forms and simplified interior space.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, large-format signage, brand marks, and packaging where its slabs and carved corner details can be appreciated. It also fits short, bold callouts and labels that benefit from a vintage, showcard-like voice.
The overall tone is bold, theatrical, and slightly whimsical, with a clear nod to vintage vernacular lettering. The chunky slabs and carved details evoke wood type, fairground posters, and Western-inspired signage, balancing toughness with a friendly, approachable warmth.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that channels classic wood-type and poster traditions while maintaining clear, sturdy silhouettes. The notched internal corners and robust serifs aim to preserve legibility and character under dense, heavy color in large sizes.
The rhythm is strongly horizontal and stable, with consistent weight distribution and prominent top/bottom slabs that create a pronounced baseline and cap-line presence. In text settings, the dense color and tight internal apertures suggest it performs best when given ample tracking and line spacing, where the distinctive cut-ins and slabs can read cleanly.