Slab Contrasted Vubo 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, bold, sturdy, retro, western, industrial, display impact, headline clarity, poster presence, print character, heritage feel, blocky, bracketed, chunky, dense color, open counters.
A chunky slab-serif with broad proportions, dense color, and clearly bracketed serifs that read like sturdy blocks rather than hairlines. Bowls are generous and counters stay open, while joins and terminals show subtle rounding and slight flare that softens the mass. The overall rhythm is robust and poster-like, with small variations in stroke shaping that give it a tactile, printed feel.
Works best for headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and identity marks where a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desired. It’s well-suited to editorial display, event graphics, and branding for rugged, heritage, or craft-oriented themes, and it can also support short emphatic subheads when ample spacing is available.
This typeface projects a confident, old-fashioned solidity with a distinctly American wood-type flavor. Its heavy presence feels assertive and promotional, balancing friendliness with a no-nonsense, workmanlike tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact at large sizes while remaining legible and approachable. Its slab construction and heavy weight suggest it was built for attention-grabbing statements, with enough warmth in the shaping to avoid feeling purely mechanical.
The numerals and uppercase have a particularly strong, authoritative presence, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable structure that keeps text samples punchy. Overall texture is consistent and dark, benefiting from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing in longer display settings.