Slab Contrasted Vupo 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, vintage, sturdy, impact, authority, readability, brand tone, display strength, blocky, bracketed, compact, high-ink, posterlike.
A heavy, wide slab-serif design with thick, squared-off serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky build. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with broad vertical stems and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing strong dark color in text. Counters are relatively compact and rounded, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with uppercase forms feeling especially monumental. Figures are bold and weighty, matching the letters’ dense, print-forward texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a bold, sturdy voice is needed. It also works well for editorial display typography—deck lines, pull quotes, and section openers—where its dense texture and slab structure can carry emphasis without relying on italics or ornament.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone that reads as sturdy and workmanlike, with a hint of retro print character. Its dense weight and prominent slabs give it an assertive, headline-ready presence that feels both editorial and industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through a robust slab-serif skeleton, combining a traditional print sensibility with a strong, contemporary display footprint.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and tight internal spaces create a distinctly dark, authoritative page color, making the type feel impactful even at moderate sizes. The slab treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, supporting cohesive branding and display settings.