Slab Contrasted Vaba 16 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, robust, vintage, confident, friendly, editorial, impact, readability, heritage, warmth, print character, slab serifs, bracketed, rounded corners, soft terminals, high ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, weighty stems and clearly defined rectangular serifs that often feel slightly bracketed and softened at the joins. Curves are full and rounded (notably in bowls and counters), while many terminals and corners show a subtly chamfered or pressed-ink quality that keeps the forms from feeling rigid. Spacing reads generous and steady in text, with an even rhythm and solid color on the page. The figures are heavy and open, matching the letters’ chunky proportions and maintaining strong legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where strong presence and clear letterforms are needed, such as posters, packaging, branding marks, and book covers. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers in editorial layouts where a classic, sturdy slab voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and dependable with a vintage, print-forward character—evoking old posters, book typography, and packaging that wants to feel established and trustworthy. Its softened slabs and rounded shaping add a friendly, approachable voice rather than a severe or purely industrial one.
Likely intended as a confident, high-impact slab serif that channels traditional print aesthetics while staying friendly and readable. The softened corners and bracketed slabs suggest a desire for warmth and ink-on-paper character without sacrificing clarity.
The design balances straight, blocky structure with noticeably rounded interior shapes, creating a pleasant contrast between sturdy outer geometry and softer counters. In the sample text it holds together well in dense settings, producing a consistent, emphatic texture that reads as headline-ready.