Slab Contrasted Vuku 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'TT Bells' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, retro, hearty, friendly, sturdy, impact, vintage display, warm authority, brand presence, headline clarity, bracketed, chunky, softened, ink-trap-like, poster-ready.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions, substantial slabs, and noticeable but not delicate stroke modulation. Serifs are strongly bracketed and slightly flared, giving the joins a cushioned, molded feel rather than sharp mechanical corners. Counters are relatively compact and terminals tend to finish with squared, slabby cuts, producing a dense, emphatic color on the page. The uppercase reads blocky and stable, while the lowercase maintains robust shapes with round bowls and short, weighty extenders; numerals match the same stout, sculpted construction.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where impact is the priority—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks that need a sturdy, retro-forward voice. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers where dense typographic color helps establish hierarchy.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a vintage, woodtype-like warmth and a no-nonsense sense of authority. Its chunky serifs and rounded transitions make it feel friendly rather than severe, suited to messaging that wants to be loud, reassuring, and memorable.
The design intention appears to be a robust, attention-grabbing slab serif that echoes traditional display printing while staying rounded and readable. It prioritizes strong presence and cohesive rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures for confident, high-contrast messaging.
Spacing appears generous for such heavy forms, helping counters and internal joins stay legible at larger sizes. The design favors strong silhouettes and consistent slab rhythm, creating a cohesive, poster-like texture in multi-line settings.