Slab Contrasted Vaja 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, industrial, confident, editorial, workwear, impact, heritage, legibility, authority, display, bracketed, chunky, sturdy, crisp, robust.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and bracketed rectangular serifs that read as firmly attached to the stems. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with round letters transitioning from thicker verticals to slimmer curves, giving the forms a slightly sculpted, inked-in feel rather than purely geometric construction. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared, and the overall texture is dark and emphatic, with a steady rhythm that holds together well in larger settings.
It performs best for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium display text where its slab serifs and dense color can add presence. It suits posters, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a confident, slightly nostalgic voice, and can also serve editorial pull quotes or section titles when a strong typographic anchor is needed.
The font conveys a strong, utilitarian character with a vintage print sensibility. Its weight and squared details feel dependable and assertive, evoking signage, posters, and classic display typography where impact and clarity matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif look with enough contrast and bracketing to feel traditional, while maintaining a tough, practical silhouette for high-impact display use.
Uppercase forms appear compact and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike tone with minimal delicacy. Numerals are similarly solid and high-contrast enough to stand out cleanly, reinforcing the font’s suitability for attention-grabbing copy.