Slab Contrasted Vuly 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'ITC Bookman' by ITC, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, assertive, friendly, rustic, poster-ready, impact, heritage tone, sturdy readability, display emphasis, bracketed, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap feel, high color.
A heavy, squared serif design with broad proportions and stout, bracketed slab terminals. Strokes are thick with modest modulation, and the joins and corners are slightly softened, giving the black shapes a warm, rounded solidity rather than a sharp geometric bite. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, producing strong typographic color and a tight, sturdy rhythm. The numerals match the letters’ weight and footprint, reading as dense, stable forms with wide set width.
This font excels in headlines, posters, and signage where a dense, attention-grabbing texture is desirable. It’s also a good fit for packaging and brand marks that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning presence, especially when set with generous leading and moderate tracking to keep the dark color from closing up.
The overall tone feels confident and old-school, evoking utilitarian printing and mid-century display typography. Its chunky slabs and compact counters create a bold, no-nonsense voice that can also read as approachable due to the softened shaping and generous curves. It suggests a slightly rustic, tactile sensibility—strong but not severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: wide, weighty letterforms, assertive slabs, and a slightly softened finish for warmth. It prioritizes presence and readability at display sizes over airy, delicate text color.
In text, the weight and compact internal spaces make it more suited to short lines and larger sizes, where the serif shapes and internal details stay crisp and distinctive. The wide stance and heavy serifs create a prominent baseline and strong horizontal emphasis, helping headlines feel anchored and impactful.