Slab Contrasted Vuhu 13 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, western, circus, rustic, loud, playful, attention, nostalgia, display, bracketed, soft-cornered, ink-trap like, chunky, posterlike.
A heavy display slab with broad, blocky forms and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sculpted rather than crisp. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, especially where curved bowls and joins flare into the slabs, creating a lively, slightly hand-cut rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, terminals often end in bulbous or scooped shapes, and several joins suggest subtle ink-trap–like notches that help keep interiors open at this weight. Overall spacing feels generous and the wide proportions give the alphabet a stable, sign-like footprint.
Best suited to large sizes where the slab details and modulation can be appreciated—headlines, posters, event flyers, and bold editorial display. It also fits packaging and branding that aims for a vintage or rustic voice, and works well for signage where immediate impact is needed.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a vintage show-poster energy. Its softened corners and flared slabs evoke old-fashioned storefront lettering, rodeo posters, and carnival typography—friendly, a bit quirky, and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended as a punchy display slab that blends classic slab-serif structure with decorative shaping for a nostalgic, Americana-leaning feel. Its wide stance and carved-looking serifs prioritize presence and personality over neutral text setting.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and symmetrical, while lowercase introduces more character through varied terminals and rounder bowls, adding an informal texture in text. Numerals match the chunky massing and maintain strong presence, suited to prices, dates, and headlines. The weight and internal detailing suggest it will benefit from moderate tracking to avoid dark spots in dense settings.