Slab Contrasted Vunu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, assertive, retro, industrial, sporty, confident, impact, brand stamp, retro flavor, clarity in mass, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high impact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and firmly bracketed slabs. Strokes are compact and weighty, with clear, rounded inside counters that keep forms legible at display sizes. Several joins and corners show subtle notches and cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like texture, adding crispness to dense black areas. The lowercase is robust and upright, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and ball-like terminals on letters such as “j,” giving a slightly playful, engineered finish. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, with pronounced curves and tight apertures designed to hold up in strong, poster-style settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage that need a bold, sturdy voice. It also fits logotypes, sports branding, and packaging where strong slab serifs and compact counters create a memorable silhouette.
The tone is confident and punchy, combining a vintage slab-serif tradition with a practical, workmanlike feel. It reads as energetic and no-nonsense, leaning toward classic Americana, athletics, and signage where strong shapes and immediate impact are the priority.
The design appears intended for high-impact display typography: strong slabs for authority, wide proportions for presence, and small corner cut-ins to preserve clarity in heavy strokes. Overall, it balances a retro-inspired structure with functional details aimed at keeping large black forms readable.
In the sample text the dense weight produces a dark, even color with strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. Tight internal spaces suggest it will look best with generous tracking or at larger sizes where counters can breathe, while the small cut-ins help prevent heavy areas from visually clogging.