Slab Contrasted Vuwy 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, playful, vintage, poster, display impact, vintage revival, poster voice, heritage feel, wedge serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, woodtype, irregular edge.
A heavy display serif with chunky, slab-like terminals that often taper into wedge forms. Strokes are broadly modulated with subtly carved transitions and slightly uneven, softened edges that evoke cut or printed letterforms rather than clinical geometry. Counters are compact and the overall silhouette is squat and sturdy, with prominent feet and caps that create a strong horizontal rhythm. Lowercase follows the same blocky logic, keeping rounded bowls tight and verticals emphatic, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where its heavy serifs and carved shapes can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can work well for logotypes and packaging seeking a vintage or Western-leaning voice, and for short bursts of text such as labels, menus, or chapter openers where a bold, characterful texture is desirable.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a nostalgic, show-poster energy. Its rugged, woodtype-like texture reads as handmade and attention-grabbing, leaning toward Western, carnival, and heritage branding cues rather than contemporary minimalism.
Likely designed to channel classic woodtype and display-print traditions with a robust, high-contrast presence and distinctive slab/wedge serifs. The emphasis appears to be on punchy readability and personality for attention-driven typography rather than extended reading.
The numerals and capitals feel especially poster-oriented, with assertive serifs and compact interior spaces that hold together well at large sizes. In paragraph-like settings the texture becomes very dark and lively, so spacing and line length will strongly affect readability.