Slab Contrasted Fusa 2 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, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, collegiate, rugged, friendly, confident, impact, nostalgia, branding, bold display, blocky, softened, bracketed, arched, sturdy.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with compact counters, broad proportions, and strongly anchored feet and terminals. Strokes are mostly even, with subtle modulation and pronounced, squared slabs that read as bracketed and slightly softened at the corners. The uppercase forms are wide and steady, with rounded bowls on letters like C, G, and O contrasted against flat, weighty horizontals on E and T. The lowercase is chunky and workmanlike, with rounded shoulders and sturdy stems; overall spacing appears generous enough to keep dense shapes from clogging in display sizes. Numerals follow the same muscular construction, mixing round forms (0, 8, 9) with firm, slabbed structure (1, 4, 7).
Best suited for display typography where impact and personality matter: headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, badges, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for packaging and editorial callouts, especially when a retro or collegiate flavor is desired.
The tone is bold and nostalgic, evoking classic poster lettering, varsity signage, and mid-century advertising. Its dense mass and emphatic serifs project confidence and toughness, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual weight with sturdy slabs and broad proportions, aiming for high impact and a familiar vintage vernacular. The slightly softened geometry suggests an intent to balance toughness with friendliness for attention-grabbing display use.
The design emphasizes strong silhouettes and clear interior shapes, producing a punchy texture in paragraphs of display copy. The combination of wide caps and hefty slabs creates a rhythmic, stamped feel that holds up well in short lines and headlines.