Slab Contrasted Vuro 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macahe' by Rômulo Gobira (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, playful, theatrical, rowdy, vintage, carnival, grab attention, add character, evoke vintage, signal handmade, create texture, faceted, chiseled, chunky, notched, rugged.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with chunky proportions and visibly faceted contours, as if the shapes were chiseled or cut from paper. The serifs are blocky and assertive, with uneven angles and small notches that create a rugged texture across words. Counters tend to be compact and the joins are sturdy, producing dense, high-impact silhouettes that hold their own at large sizes. The rhythm is slightly irregular in a deliberate way, with angled terminals and occasional asymmetries that reinforce a handmade, stamped feel.
Best suited for display typography: headlines, posters, flyers, event branding, packaging, and logo lockups that need immediate visual punch. It also works well for themed applications such as western or circus-inspired graphics, retro signage, game titles, and album artwork where a rugged, character-driven voice is desirable. For long passages or small sizes, its dense forms and busy edges may feel heavy, so it’s strongest when given space and scale.
This typeface projects a rowdy, theatrical energy with a distinctly vintage, poster-like presence. Its punchy weight and irregular, cut-out details give it a playful-but-gritty attitude that can feel carnivalesque, western, or punky depending on context. Overall it reads as bold, attention-seeking, and characterful rather than quiet or refined.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that prioritizes personality and texture over neutrality. Its faceted edges and notched details suggest a handcrafted, cut-block, or stamped aesthetic meant to feel bold and slightly roughened. The overall construction supports expressive headlines where distinctive letterforms are part of the message.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and a lively texture across lines, driven by angled cuts and small irregularities at corners and terminals. Numerals match the same chunky, faceted treatment, keeping the overall tone consistent between text and figures.