Slab Contrasted Vahu 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Derpache' by Edignwn Type and 'Manutius Pro' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, confident, retro, editorial, athletic, impact, heritage, utility, attention, blocky, compact, bracketed, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions, blunt terminals, and prominent bracketed slabs. Strokes show a clear thick–thin relationship without becoming delicate, keeping counters tight and forms dense. The uppercase is squarish and authoritative, while the lowercase stays compact with sturdy verticals and minimal curvature, producing a steady, no-nonsense rhythm. Numerals are robust and simplified, matching the overall blocky texture and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to display settings where strong typographic presence is needed—headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing editorial openers. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and short signage lines where bold slabs aid quick recognition.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a distinctly vintage, poster-ready punch. Its dense color and squared-off detailing read as confident and pragmatic, suggesting print traditions like headlines, labels, and signage rather than understated body copy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in compact spaces, combining sturdy slabs with controlled contrast to keep letterforms crisp and forceful. It prioritizes a strong typographic “color” and a classic, utilitarian feel for branding and display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, creating a continuous, dark typographic stripe in text. The slab serifs are substantial and consistent, helping maintain clarity at display sizes while emphasizing a strong, grounded silhouette.