Slab Contrasted Fasi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, sturdy, friendly, punchy, impact, warmth, nostalgia, readability, branding, rounded, soft-cornered, chunky, bracketed, compact.
A heavy, soft-cornered slab serif with strongly bracketed terminals and broad, blocky proportions. Strokes stay mostly even, with gentle modulation at joins and around curves, giving counters a rounded, slightly inflated feel. The serifs read as thick, rounded slabs rather than sharp wedges, and many terminals show subtle shaping that adds a hand-cut, poster-like finish. Curves (C, O, S, 0) are generous and open, while diagonals and joints (K, R, W, X) remain blunt and stable, creating an overall solid texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, packaging, and signage where strong presence and quick readability matter. It can also work for logotypes and badges, especially for brands aiming for a retro, friendly, robust look, while long text will appear very dense due to the heavy overall color.
The font projects a cheerful, throwback confidence—more carnival and storefront than formal editorial. Its rounded slabs and dense color feel approachable and upbeat, with a slightly whimsical, display-forward personality that still reads as dependable and grounded.
This design appears intended as a statement slab serif that maximizes visual weight and warmth, pairing sturdy, block-like construction with softened corners to keep the tone approachable. The consistent heft and rounded detailing suggest a focus on display readability and character rather than subtle text refinement.
In the sample text, the face creates a dark, continuous typographic color with prominent word shapes; spacing and heavy serifs make it feel intentionally bold and attention-grabbing. The numerals match the letterforms’ chunky, rounded geometry, with the 0 and 8 especially emphasizing large, friendly counters.