Slab Contrasted Vuja 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Mafra' by Monotype, and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, editorial, athletic, impact, clarity, heritage, sturdiness, attention, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, ink-trap hints, heavy terminals.
A very heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, sturdy vertical stems, and compact, squared-off bowls. The serifs are pronounced and mostly bracketed, creating a strong baseline and a poster-like silhouette. Counters are relatively tight, curves are firm rather than delicate, and joins show slight sculpting that suggests practical ink control in dense areas. Overall rhythm is punchy and even, with a muscular texture that stays consistent from capitals through lowercase and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where maximum presence is needed—posters, packaging fronts, event titles, and bold editorial openers. It also fits sports and team branding, merchandise, and signage where the slab-serifs help hold shape at distance and in high-contrast applications.
The font conveys confidence and blunt impact, with a familiar vintage printing flavor. Its bold slabs and compact counters read as workmanlike and direct, balancing nostalgia with a no-nonsense, contemporary loudness suitable for attention-grabbing headlines.
Designed to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif voice, combining broad, sturdy shapes with subtle shaping that keeps dense letterforms from clogging. The intention appears centered on strong display performance and an unmistakable, durable typographic tone.
The lowercase shows a sturdy, compact build with prominent feet and shoulders, giving text a dark, continuous color at larger sizes. Numerals are similarly hefty and legible, with clear separation between forms, reinforcing the font’s utilitarian, display-forward character.