Slab Contrasted Furu 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'PF Bague Slab Pro', 'PF Centro Slab Press', and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, impact, nostalgia, approachability, branding, display strength, chunky, rounded, bracketed, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact counters, broad proportions, and clearly bracketed slabs. Strokes are largely even, with gentle rounding and subtle flare where stems meet the serifs, giving the forms a carved, poster-like solidity. Terminals are blunt and squared off, curves are full and slightly squashed, and spacing feels intentionally tight, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and a ball-like i/j dot, reinforcing a bold, simplified construction; numerals are similarly chunky and built for strong silhouette rather than fine detail.
Best suited for display settings where bold shapes and clear presence are the priority: headlines, poster typography, storefront or event signage, packaging labels, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when paired with a simpler text face to balance its dense, characterful texture.
The tone reads confident and extroverted, with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened joins feel friendly and approachable while still projecting authority, making it suitable for energetic headlines that want a hint of vintage character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, vintage slab-serif voice. Its simplified construction, rounded joins, and pronounced slabs aim for legibility at large sizes and a memorable, branded silhouette.
At text sizes the weight and tight internal spaces can close up, so it performs best when given room—either larger sizes, increased tracking, or shorter lines. The distinctive slabs and rounded joins create a strong rhythm that stays recognizable across both caps and lowercase.