Slab Contrasted Vula 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Organon Serif' by G-Type, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Stratford SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, vintage, western, playful, rustic, poster-ready, impact, nostalgia, branding, warmth, bracketed serifs, bulky, punchy, rounded terminals, ball terminals.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with generously bracketed serifs and softened corners that keep the color dark but friendly. Stems are sturdy with noticeable but not delicate contrast, and the serifs read as broad feet rather than sharp wedges. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, giving counters a chunky, old-style warmth. The overall rhythm is steady and legible at display sizes, with a slightly quirky, hand-cut feeling in the way joints and terminals resolve.
Best used for bold display typography: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and identity marks where strong presence and a vintage flavor are desired. It also works well for pull quotes, labels, and short blocks of text when you want a dense, high-impact texture.
The tone leans nostalgic and rustic, evoking signage, letterpress, and frontier-era poster typography. Its bold presence feels confident and approachable rather than formal, with a touch of humor in the rounded, bouncy details. It carries a distinctly Americana-flavored, headline-first attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a rugged, old-fashioned slab-serif voice with high visual impact and a welcoming softness. It prioritizes poster legibility and character over neutrality, aiming for a classic display look suitable for themed branding and bold editorial titling.
The lowercase shows friendly, rounded forms and prominent serifs that help maintain texture in longer lines. Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the strong typographic color of the letters. In paragraph settings the dense strokes create a loud voice, best suited to short bursts rather than extended reading.