Slab Contrasted Vape 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Beton' by Linotype, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Beton SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Beton' by URW Type Foundry, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, retro, rugged, friendly, poster-like, impact, vintage feel, sturdy legibility, headline emphasis, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable but not delicate contrast, creating sturdy verticals and weighty slabs. Counters are relatively tight and the overall texture is dense, with a slightly compressed, punchy rhythm that holds together well at large sizes. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike construction with single-storey forms and rounded bowls, while numerals are wide and highly legible with strong, rectangular feet.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, bold branding, labels, and signage where high impact and quick recognition are needed. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice is desired.
The tone is bold and declarative—evoking vintage display typography with a practical, no-nonsense attitude. Its chunky slabs and compact counters give it a rugged, slightly industrial character that still reads approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with classic slab-serif structure—pairing strong, blocky serifs with slightly softened joins for a more approachable, retro-leaning display feel.
Serifs are consistent and prominent, giving lines a strong baseline and a clear horizontal emphasis. The heavy weight and dark color produce a commanding page presence, especially in all-caps settings and short phrases.