Slab Contrasted Vusa 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, punchy, impact, nostalgia, handmade feel, headline voice, charm, chunky, bouncy, soft corners, bracketed serifs, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with a slightly wavy baseline and subtly irregular verticals that create a hand-cut, poster-like rhythm. Strokes are robust with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, and terminals often flare into broad, squared slabs with gentle bracketing. Counters are compact and round, joins feel soft rather than sharp, and proportions lean expansive with ample width and a tall, prominent lowercase body. Figures match the letterforms’ weight and softness, with rounded bowls and bold, stable silhouettes suited to display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where its bold slabs and lively rhythm can carry personality—such as posters, storefront or event signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for attention-grabbing editorial headings and playful campaign graphics, but is less appropriate for dense body copy where the heavy color could become tiring.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, evoking vintage signage and playful editorial headlines. Its mild irregularities and buoyant shapes read as approachable and informal, adding warmth and personality rather than strict precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and a nostalgic, handcrafted feel through oversized slabs, compact counters, and a gently irregular rhythm. It prioritizes recognizability and charm at larger sizes, aiming for a distinctive headline voice with a vintage, sign-painter energy.
Letterforms show intentional, low-level inconsistency in stroke edges and alignment that adds texture without sacrificing overall legibility. The slab serifs are a defining feature throughout, contributing to a sturdy, poster-friendly color on the page.