Slab Contrasted Vuhy 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, rugged, assertive, vintage, athletic, industrial, impact, heritage, authority, ruggedness, legibility, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, compact, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and clearly sculpted stroke modulation that reads as cut-and-built rather than monoline. The letters have broad, weighty proportions with generous counters and rounded interior curves, while corners and joins feel slightly softened, giving the forms a sturdy, worn-in presence. Caps are commanding and rectangular in silhouette; lowercase is compact with sturdy bowls and short, thick terminals that maintain a consistent, poster-friendly color. Numerals are similarly robust, with ample interior space and a strong baseline footprint that keeps strings of figures stable and readable.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a bold slab presence is desired. It also works well for packaging and label systems that need a rugged, heritage-leaning voice, and for athletic or collegiate-style applications that benefit from strong, blocky letterforms.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, mixing a classic, old-school slab personality with a bold, contemporary punch. It suggests durability and tradition—think workwear labels and team lettering—while the high-contrast shaping adds a touch of drama and display energy. The font feels loud, dependable, and slightly nostalgic without becoming delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif foundation, combining sturdy, bracketed serifs with shaped contrast to keep large text lively and authoritative. Its proportions and heavy detailing prioritize presence and readability in display settings over subtlety.
The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity at large sizes, with dense texture that holds together in paragraphs but is most comfortable as a display face. The rhythm is energetic due to the pronounced serifs and changing stroke thickness, which create a strong horizontal drive across lines.