Slab Contrasted Fagu 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports branding, western, athletic, retro, bold, playful, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, warmth, display, chunky, bracketed, blocky, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A chunky slab-serif with heavy, compact strokes and softly rounded corners that keep the color dense but approachable. Serifs are bold and bracketed, reading as sturdy blocks rather than delicate terminals, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. The overall drawing is slightly irregular in a lively way, with subtle notch-like joins and occasional ink-trap-like shaping that adds texture at display sizes. Proportions lean broad and sturdy, with strong verticals, stable baselines, and a prominent x-height that keeps lowercase forms assertive.
Works best in large sizes for posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where strong slabs and bold silhouettes can carry the design. It also suits sports/club graphics, event promo, and signage that benefits from a rugged, retro display voice.
The tone mixes old-time American poster lettering with a contemporary, high-impact friendliness. It feels confident and punchy, with a hint of Western/varsity spirit that suits energetic, attention-grabbing messages rather than quiet editorial work.
Likely intended as a high-impact display slab that evokes traditional poster and Western/athletic cues while maintaining legibility through open counters and a tall lowercase presence. The added notches and softened corners suggest a desire for texture and warmth instead of a purely geometric, industrial look.
In the sample text, the dense weight and pronounced slabs create strong word shapes and immediate presence; spacing appears designed for display, where the bold serifs and textured joins become part of the character. Numerals match the same blocky, poster-like construction, supporting headlines and signage-style settings.