Slab Contrasted Vabu 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type, 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Henriette' by Typejockeys, 'LP Cervo' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Sextan Serif' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, industrial, impact, readability, heritage, authority, print tone, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, large counters, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with strongly bracketed, blocky serifs and a clear, classic construction. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with heavier vertical emphasis and slightly tapered joins that keep the forms crisp rather than blunt. Counters are generous and apertures are fairly open, helping the dense weight stay readable. The lowercase features a two-storey “a,” compact shoulders, and rounded dots, while numerals are robust and evenly proportioned for set-text consistency.
Well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where a strong, classic slab presence is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefit from a dependable, heritage-leaning tone, and works effectively in display settings where its serifs and contrast can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, with a confident, established voice. Its heavy slabs and measured contrast suggest reliability and seriousness, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif voice with a traditional print sensibility—combining strong serifs, clear internal space, and controlled contrast for impactful display typography.
In the sample text, the type holds together well at large sizes, creating a strong typographic color and steady rhythm across mixed-case lines. The serifs contribute a pronounced baseline and cap-line presence that reads as assertive in headlines.