Slab Contrasted Buba 11 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC and 'Bookman Old Style' and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, editorial, vintage, sporty, confident, retro, impact, motion, headline, retro branding, print emphasis, bracketed, rounded, soft, ink-trap, chunky.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, compact color on the page. The serifs are thick and mostly bracketed, with softened joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable modulation for a slab—thick verticals paired with slimmer connecting strokes—while terminals and apertures remain generous enough to stay clear at display sizes. Curves are round and full, and the slanted construction gives the letters a forward-leaning rhythm that reads energetic rather than delicate.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and branding where a strong italic presence is needed. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the dense weight and animated slant are most effective when used in larger sizes or in compact phrases rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone feels assertive and sporty, with a distinctly retro/editorial flavor reminiscent of headline typography from mid‑century print. Its bold, italic stance adds motion and confidence, making the voice feel promotional and attention-seeking without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab serifs with a dynamic italic gesture, delivering high-impact display typography that feels both classic and energetic. It prioritizes strong silhouette, bold texture, and readable counters for attention-grabbing use in editorial and promotional settings.
Numerals and capitals maintain the same wide, punchy stance as the lowercase, producing a consistent, poster-like texture. The italics are drawn rather than merely slanted, with lively curves and sturdy entry/exit strokes that keep counters open and legible in short bursts of text.