Slab Contrasted Vahu 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aldine 721' by Bitstream and 'Derpache' by Edignwn Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, poster, rugged, confident, impact, heritage, space-saving, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, knockout, compact.
A compact, heavy slab serif with tight proportions and assertive, bracketed slabs. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation that is most evident in round forms and diagonals, while terminals stay blunt and squared. The letters have a sturdy, slightly sculpted feel with small notches and wedge-like joins that add texture at corners and serifs. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense, making the face read as punchy and weight-forward in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short blocks of text or subheads when a strong, vintage-inflected voice is desired, but its dense texture favors larger sizes and generous spacing.
The tone feels traditional and workmanlike, with a hint of old poster and frontier-style display typography. Its strong silhouettes and sturdy slabs convey confidence and toughness, leaning toward nostalgic, print-era branding rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, combining bold slab serifs with noticeable modulation and shaped joins for a distinctive, classic display character. It aims for immediate recognizability and strong branding presence across headlines and promotional typography.
Uppercase forms are particularly dominant and rectangular, while lowercase maintains similar weight and a compact footprint, helping the type keep a consistent, forceful color in text lines. Numerals follow the same robust construction, supporting bold headline settings and emphatic callouts.