Slab Contrasted Vuko 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FF More' by FontFont, 'LinoLetter' by Linotype, and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, vintage, collegiate, sturdy, impact, heritage, readability, authority, display, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap hint, ball terminals.
A heavy, bracketed slab serif with broad proportions and assertive, rectangular serifs that anchor each letterform. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems contrasted by thinner inner curves and joins, producing a crisp, print-forward texture. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and curves are generously rounded, especially in bowls and the numerals, keeping the color dense but not overly rigid. The lowercase features a single-storey “a” and “g,” rounded i/j dots, and short, sturdy terminals that maintain a consistent, poster-like rhythm across text.
This font works best for headlines, posters, and branded statements where a dense, authoritative slab-serif voice is desired. It also suits packaging and editorial display settings—section headers, pull quotes, and magazine titling—where its strong contrast and sturdy serifs help it stay legible and distinctive at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a classic, old-style display flavor that reads as traditional and dependable. Its strong slabs and compact internal spaces give it a slightly nostalgic, collegiate/editorial personality—serious, punchy, and built to command attention.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif that blends traditional, print-era cues with bold contemporary presence. It prioritizes emphatic shapes, strong baseline stability, and a compact, energetic texture for display typography.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong line-to-line presence and a dark typographic color, making it feel well-suited to short passages where impact matters. The figures are robust and rounded, matching the weight and stance of the capitals for cohesive headline numerals.