Slab Contrasted Vuba 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, friendly, vintage, confident, impact, warmth, print feel, brand character, headline strength, bracketed, chunky, softened, lively, display-ready.
A heavy slab-serif with prominent, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that soften its otherwise blocky structure. Strokes show noticeable contrast: thick verticals are paired with thinner internal curves and connecting strokes, while the slabs remain substantial and stable. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, with a slightly irregular, lively rhythm across letters that prevents the texture from feeling purely geometric. Numerals and capitals carry a strong, poster-like presence, while the lowercase keeps robust terminals and clear serifed finishing throughout.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and display settings where its dense color and assertive serifs can carry the page. It’s a strong candidate for packaging, labels, logos/wordmarks, and editorial pull quotes where a traditional yet energetic slab voice is desired.
The tone is bold and approachable, balancing old-style warmth with a sturdy, workmanlike confidence. It evokes traditional print and Americana/retro sign sensibilities while remaining clean enough for contemporary branding that wants weight and character.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining strong serifs and compact counters to produce a punchy, print-forward texture. The softened brackets and lively proportions suggest an aim toward warmth and readability rather than a strictly industrial or geometric feel.
The forms favor broad proportions and generous slabs, giving short words and headlines a strong footprint. Round letters (like O/C) feel full and weighty, while diagonals and curved joins introduce a slightly organic, less rigid cadence that reads as human and expressive.