Slab Contrasted Vuma 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Askan' by Hoftype, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, retro, western, rugged, confident, friendly, impact, heritage, poster style, sturdiness, nostalgia, blocky, bracketed, heavy serifs, compact counters, soft curves.
A hefty slab-serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable (but not extreme) modulation, and curves are full and rounded, giving the face a chunky, sculpted look. Terminals tend to end in squared-off slabs, counters are relatively compact, and the overall rhythm is dense and sturdy, especially in text where the weight creates a strong black texture.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of display text, and branding where a strong, vintage slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for editorial callouts or subheads, and for packaging or signage that benefits from high-impact letterforms and a compact, sturdy texture.
The tone reads classic and rustic, with a nod to vintage poster and frontier/wood-type traditions. Its mass and squared serifs project toughness and certainty, while the rounded bowls and generous curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional slab-serif display printing with a bold, attention-grabbing silhouette. By pairing heavy, bracketed slabs with rounded internal shapes, it aims for a balance of rugged authority and friendly readability in display settings.
Spacing appears moderately tight for the weight, creating a bold, continuous texture in paragraphs. Uppercase forms feel especially emblematic and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike presence suited to emphatic reading sizes.