Slab Contrasted Fumy 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' and 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, industrial, playful, rugged, impact, nostalgia, branding, display, blocky, chunky, bracketed, notched, ink-trap.
A dense, poster-weight slab serif with compact proportions and strong, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal shaping and small triangular notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at joins and corners, giving counters a chiseled, carved look. Terminals are mostly flat and squared, with subtle rounding in bowls and a robust, even rhythm that stays legible at large sizes. The overall construction feels sturdy and mechanical, with consistent heavy horizontals and verticals and distinctive corner detailing across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event graphics, bold headlines, and brand marks that need immediate impact. It also works well for packaging and signage where a rugged, vintage-leaning slab serif can carry personality at a glance. For longer text, it reads most comfortably when given generous size and spacing so the corner detailing stays clear.
The font projects a bold, showbill energy with a hint of Old West and circus signage. Its notched detailing adds grit and movement, keeping the heaviness from feeling purely utilitarian. The tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, suited to designs that want a vintage, hand-cut poster feel without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed as a high-impact slab serif for showy, retro-inspired typography, combining classic block-serifs with carved notch details to create a distinctive silhouette. The aim appears to be strong presence and instant recognizability for titles and branding rather than quiet text setting.
The strong slab structure and deep counters hold up well in short words and headlines, while the internal notches create a textured silhouette that becomes a defining feature in longer lines. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, reinforcing a cohesive, display-first personality.