Slab Contrasted Vuja 15 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, authoritative, rugged, industrial, display impact, heritage tone, signage clarity, brand presence, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hints, high-shouldered, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and confident, blocky construction. Serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, creating sturdy joins and a carved, poster-like silhouette. Stroke contrast is noticeable but not extreme, with thick main strokes and slightly slimmer connections and curves. Counters are compact and rounded, terminals are blunt, and several shapes show subtle ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, reinforcing a robust, print-forward rhythm. Numerals and capitals read especially solid and structured, while lowercase maintains a traditional, compact texture.
Well-suited to posters, headlines, and large-scale signage where weight and slab structure carry from a distance. It also fits packaging and branding that want a heritage or industrial voice, such as food and beverage labels, outdoor goods, or editorial feature titles.
The overall tone feels bold and assertive with a distinctly vintage, workmanlike character. It suggests Americana and letterpress-era signage—confident, dependable, and a little rugged—without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, balancing a strong, rectangular stance with subtly rounded curves. Its detailing and compact counters aim to evoke traditional print and signage while maintaining a clean, legible structure for display typography.
The wide set and strong slab presence create high impact at display sizes, while the dense interior spaces can make small sizes feel darker and more compact. The rounded bowls (notably in O/C/G and 8/9) soften the otherwise rectilinear, architectural feel.