Slab Contrasted Vahe 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type, 'Audebaud' by MADType, and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, poster, vintage, sturdy, playful, impact, heritage, character display, editorial punch, bracketed, blocky, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, blocky forms and bracketed slabs that read as firmly anchored and print-forward. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins and subtly flared terminals that soften the otherwise sturdy silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, while the lowercase shows a friendly, slightly bouncy rhythm (notably in shapes like a, g, y, and r) that keeps the texture from feeling purely rigid. Numerals are robust and compact, matching the strong vertical emphasis and solid footing of the letters.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense weight, strong slabs, and distinctive curves can carry impact—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when a sturdy, vintage-leaning emphasis is needed, but the tight counters and heavy color make it less ideal for extended small-size text.
The tone is bold and assertive with a classic, old-timey flavor—suggesting poster printing, heritage signage, and a touch of Americana. Its chunky slabs and softened details give it an approachable, slightly playful voice rather than a strictly formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif foundation, combining sturdy, print-era structure with rounded, friendly shaping for a more characterful display voice.
The font maintains consistent slab treatment across cases, with the uppercase reading especially emblematic and display-oriented. The lowercase includes distinctive, lively details (single-storey a, looped g, curled descenders) that add character and help differentiate words in setting.