Slab Contrasted Fuba 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, poster, retro, athletic, sturdy, impact, display, heritage, branding, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, block-driven slab with prominent, squared serifs and softened, slightly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling purely geometric. Strokes are massively weighted with minimal modulation, producing compact interior counters and strong, solid silhouettes. Curves (like C, O, S, and g) are broad and rounded but finish with firm, flat terminals, while straight-sided letters maintain a squared, architectural stance. Spacing feels tight and dense in text, emphasizing mass and rhythm over airiness, and the overall construction reads as display-first with robust, sign-like proportions.
This face excels in posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a strong typographic block is desired. It suits packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab voice, and it can also support athletic or event branding where bold readability and a confident tone are key.
The tone is confident and emphatic, evoking classic poster lettering and old-style signage with a distinctly Americana flavor. Its chunky slabs and dense color give it a bold, no-nonsense voice that feels energetic and attention-seeking, with a retro warmth rather than a clinical modernity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through heavy weight, broad forms, and assertive slab serifs, referencing traditional display slabs used in advertising and signage. It aims to create a dense, authoritative typographic presence with a touch of vintage character.
The numeral set matches the headline character—thick, compact, and highly legible at large sizes. In the sample text, the font forms a strong, continuous dark texture, suggesting it is best used where impact and presence are prioritized over long-form comfort.