Slab Contrasted Vuba 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Rail' by Type Fleet (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports branding, retro, editorial, sturdy, confident, collegiate, impact, heritage feel, headline strength, print authority, slab serif, bracketed, softened, compact apertures, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and a dense, even color on the page. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, with slightly softened corners that keep the forms from feeling too mechanical. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward the closed side, reinforcing a compact, punchy rhythm. Stroke contrast is present but controlled, and joins/terminals show subtle shaping that reads a bit like ink-trap influenced or engraving-era modulation at display sizes.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, poster typography, packaging, and brand marks where strong presence and a stable baseline are needed. It also works well for short editorial decks, pull quotes, and labeling where a classic slab-serif authority is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, print-forward personality. It evokes classic editorial headlines and collegiate or athletic signage, projecting solidity and confidence rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with traditional slab-serif cues, balancing strong serifs and sturdy proportions with enough curvature and contrast to feel polished in print-oriented display settings.
Uppercase forms feel stately and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains a robust, workmanlike texture suitable for short blocks of copy at larger sizes. Numerals match the weight and width well, keeping a consistent, poster-ready presence across mixed settings.