Slab Contrasted Vuwa 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, circus, western, playful, retro, friendly, nostalgia, attention, theatrical, chunky, softened, bracketed, bouncy, wavy baseline.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with chunky strokes and prominent, bracketed serifs that flare into rounded terminals. The outlines show an intentionally uneven, hand-cut feel with subtle waviness and slight irregularities that create a lively rhythm across words. Counters are relatively generous for the weight, and the overall color is dense but not rigid, with gentle shaping on curves and joins that keeps forms readable at large sizes.
Best suited to large-scale display settings such as posters, event promotions, storefront signage, and packaging where its bold slabs and lively texture can be appreciated. It can also work for short branding lines or section headers when a retro, theatrical voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form text.
The tone is exuberant and showy, leaning toward vintage signage and carnival or western poster lettering. Its soft, buoyant shapes feel welcoming and humorous rather than formal, giving headlines a festive, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to evoke classic poster and sign-lettering traditions through exaggerated slabs, softened bracketing, and a deliberately imperfect rhythm. It prioritizes personality and impact over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver a bold, nostalgic display presence.
The texture comes from consistent micro-variation in stroke edges and serif shapes, producing a printed-poster character rather than a geometric precision. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and emblematic, while lowercase adds extra bounce and informality through rounded shoulders and slightly idiosyncratic terminals.