Slab Contrasted Vuly 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Belizio' by Font Bureau, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Carolinade' by Spencer & Sons Co., 'Superclarendon' by Typodermic, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, display, confident, sturdy, impact, heritage feel, signage strength, headline voice, approachable boldness, slabbed, bracketed, bulb terminals, soft corners, chunky.
A very heavy, slab‑serif design with broad proportions and pronounced, bracketed slabs that read as strong blocks rather than hairline details. Strokes show clear but not delicate contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, and many forms end in rounded, bulb-like terminals that soften the otherwise square construction. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, creating a punchy texture in text. Letter shapes are upright and steady, with robust curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) and wide, flat serifs that keep the rhythm horizontal and grounded.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding signage, and branding/packaging that benefits from a strong, heritage-leaning voice. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, mastheads) where dense color and sturdy serifs help hold attention.
The font conveys a bold, old-time confidence with a distinctly poster-like presence. Its hefty slabs and softened terminals suggest a retro, frontier/heritage tone that feels friendly but assertive, evoking traditional signage and headline typography rather than modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining strong horizontal serifs with rounded terminals to keep the tone approachable. Its wide stance and bold presence prioritize visibility and character for titles and identity-driven typography.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight counters create a dark, compact paragraph color, making the design feel most comfortable at larger sizes where the serif shapes and rounded terminals can be appreciated. Numerals match the same chunky, decorative slab language, giving headlines a consistent, branded feel.