Slab Contrasted Fagu 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Aachen' by ITC and 'Technotyp' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, poster, retro, sturdy, playful, impact, vintage flavor, print punch, signage clarity, brand character, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced, squared serifs. Strokes are mostly uniform but show subtle contrast and shaping, with slightly softened corners and occasional notches/cut-ins at joins that add a carved, ink-trap-like character. Counters are compact and rounded-rectangular, and curves (notably in C, O, S, and 8) feel full and weighty rather than delicate. The overall rhythm is assertive and tightly packed, with sturdy verticals and strong horizontal terminals that read cleanly at display sizes.
This font excels in headlines and short bursts of text where impact and character are primary—posters, event promos, storefront-style signage, labels, and bold packaging. It also suits logo wordmarks that want a vintage, handcrafted slab-serif voice, and works well for pull quotes and section titles where strong typographic color is desirable.
The tone is bold and theatrical, combining a classic American wood-type feel with a friendly, slightly humorous presence. Its chunky slabs and compact counters give it a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the softened details keep it from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a vintage slab-serif flavor, echoing wood type and poster lettering while staying cohesive and readable. The notched shaping and softened corners suggest a practical, print-friendly approach that preserves clarity at heavy weights.
Uppercase forms lean toward squared geometry with strong slab terminals, while lowercase stays similarly chunky and simplified, maintaining consistent color across lines. Numerals are robust and highly legible, with especially heavy curves and stable bases that reinforce a sign-painting/letterpress impression.