Slab Contrasted Vuba 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Askan' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, retro, assertive, collegiate, industrial, impact, durability, retro flavor, legibility, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-ish, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, robust stems, and strongly bracketed rectangular serifs. Curves are generously rounded but terminate in flat, chiseled ends, creating a crisp, blocky rhythm. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while joins and some internal corners show small notches that read like subtle ink-trap-style cuts, helping keep shapes from clogging at large weights. Overall texture is dense and even, with a stable baseline and confident, squared-off construction across letters and figures.
Best suited for display sizes where its thick slabs and compact, confident forms can deliver maximum presence—headlines, posters, labels, and storefront-style signage. It also works well for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, section openers, or branding lockups where a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, blending vintage headline energy with a practical, workmanlike feel. It suggests signage, team or campus ephemera, and classic print advertising—confident, a bit nostalgic, and built to be noticed.
Designed to provide a high-impact slab serif with a classic, print-forward silhouette: wide, sturdy letterforms, pronounced bracketed serifs, and small corner cut-ins that improve clarity at heavy weight. The overall intent reads as attention-grabbing and durable, optimized for bold messaging rather than delicate typography.
The uppercase forms feel especially monument-like and geometric, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, editorial slab presence rather than a delicate book face. Numerals are heavy and highly legible, matching the same blunt terminals and slab treatment for consistent impact in mixed settings.