Slab Contrasted Vudu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ribelano' by Frantic Disorder and 'Henriette' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, stability, blocky, bracketed, rounded joins, low aperture, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, blocky proportions and broad, rectangular serifs that read as strongly bracketed and well-anchored. Strokes show clear, controlled contrast with slightly narrowed joins and rounded transitions that soften the mass and help maintain rhythm at large sizes. Counters tend toward tight and sturdy, with relatively closed apertures on letters like C, S, and e, giving the face a dense, emphatic texture. The lowercase is robust and readable, with a single-storey a and g and stout terminals; numerals match the weight and presence, producing an even, poster-ready color.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of emphatic text where weight and slab serifs can do the work of grabbing attention. Its dense color and sturdy serifs also make it a strong option for packaging, labels, logos, and signage where a traditional, dependable voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a classic, workmanlike feel that suggests tradition and permanence. It carries a vintage editorial and collegiate flavor—serious and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or airy.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a stable slab-serif foundation while retaining enough internal contrast and softened joins to keep large text from feeling overly rigid. The intent appears to balance classic, institutional authority with a friendly, approachable robustness.
The letterforms lean toward squared geometry with softened edges, creating a confident, carved-in look. Spacing appears geared toward display use, producing strong word shapes and a dark, consistent typographic color in paragraphs.