Slab Contrasted Fusi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Silica' by Stone Type Foundry, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, collegiate, sturdy, friendly, punchy, impact, approachability, vintage cueing, signage clarity, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, substantial horizontal slabs, and rounded, slightly softened corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Strokes are generally even, with mild shaping at joins and terminals; several glyphs show small notches and wedge-like cut-ins where curves meet stems, lending a subtly carved, ink-trap-like character. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the lowercase presents a sturdy, readable texture with a simple, workmanlike construction. Numerals and caps share the same dense, confident footprint, producing a strong, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its mass and slab structure can carry impact. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, labels and packaging that need a sturdy, shelf-forward voice, and signage or UI callouts where strong shapes aid quick recognition.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a vintage, Americana sensibility with a contemporary sturdiness. It reads as energetic and confident rather than formal, with a playful, slightly rugged flavor that suggests signage and team or campus graphics.
The design appears intended as an emphatic display slab that balances solidity with friendliness. By combining big slabs, softened corners, and small carved details, it aims to deliver high impact while keeping the tone approachable and legible in bold settings.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm across uppercase and lowercase, with prominent slabs that create strong horizontal emphasis. The distinctive interior notches and cut-ins add personality and improve separation at small joins, especially in dense letters like B, R, and S.