Slab Contrasted Fumo 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Fox Boating Strokes' by Fox7, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, athletic, retro, punchy, impact, heritage, ruggedness, headline clarity, branding, chunky, bracketed, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A chunky slab serif with heavy, squared stems and broad, bracketed slabs that read as firmly built and poster-oriented. Terminals are blunt and the counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a compact, high-ink look. Curves (C, O, S) are full and rounded but remain disciplined by the overall blocky construction, while joins and serifs keep a consistent, machined rhythm. Numerals are similarly stout and simplified, designed for impact rather than delicacy, and spacing in text appears sturdy with dense word shapes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a solid, high-impact texture is desired—posters, signage, packaging fronts, and bold brand marks. It can also work for subheads or emphatic pull quotes, especially where a vintage or Western-leaning tone supports the message.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking vintage display typography associated with Western posters, sports branding, and classic advertising. Its strong slabs and compact massing create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels sturdy and traditional rather than refined or minimal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority through heavy slab serifs, compact counters, and simplified, sturdy letterforms. It prioritizes immediate readability and a strong typographic silhouette for display settings where impact and character matter most.
The uppercase has a particularly imposing presence, with wide slabs and pronounced shoulders that help hold large headlines together as a single dark silhouette. The lowercase maintains the same weight and serif logic, producing dense paragraphs with a strong texture and limited sparkle at smaller sizes.