Slab Contrasted Vuhe 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, 'ITC Cheltenham' by ITC, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Serif' by Parachute, 'Cheltenham Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Antica' by Sudtipos, and 'Henriette' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, vintage, display-forward, sturdy, impact, authority, retro print, headline clarity, brand presence, bracketed, ball terminals, soft corners, heavy serifs, compact joins.
A heavily weighted serif with slab-like, strongly bracketed terminals and a clear, rhythmic contrast between thick main strokes and finer joins. Serifs read broad and supportive, often with softened corners, giving the outlines a carved, sculptural feel rather than a rigid mechanical one. Counters are compact and generously inked, and many joins swell subtly, producing a lively, slightly bouncy texture in text. Numerals and capitals feel solid and blocky, while lowercase forms maintain a traditional skeleton with pronounced terminals and sturdy proportions.
Best suited to large sizes where its bold contrast and slabbed serifs can be appreciated—headlines, covers, posters, and prominent editorial pull quotes. It can also work well for branding and packaging that needs a traditional, authoritative voice with strong shelf impact.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a nostalgic, print-era character. Its chunky serifs and warm bracketing evoke classic posters and headline typography, while the strong contrast adds a touch of drama and polish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with classic serif cues: heavy, supportive slabs for authority paired with contrasted stroke shaping for refinement. It aims to read as both traditional and attention-grabbing, prioritizing a dense, emphatic typographic color for display settings.
Across the alphabet the serifs remain consistent in weight and curvature, creating a cohesive headline color. Round letters show noticeable tension between thick bowls and thinner connections, and terminals frequently finish in subtle curves that keep the heaviness from feeling harsh.