Slab Contrasted Vuno 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lapoya' by Cuchi, qué tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, playful, poster, retro, attention, nostalgia, theatrics, brand recall, wedge serif, bracketed, blocky, swashy, ornamental.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with chunky slab-like feet and pronounced wedge/bracket transitions that create a carved, cutout feel. Strokes are thick with visible contrast in places where the serifs bite into stems, and many letters feature distinctive interior notches and ink-trap-like scoops. Counters are generally compact, with round letters (O, Q, o, e) leaning toward soft ovals while verticals stay stout and square-shouldered. The lowercase maintains a tall x-height and dense color, with single-storey forms and compact apertures that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, punchy copy where the ornamental details can be appreciated—posters, event collateral, storefront/signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for logotypes or wordmarks aiming for a vintage or western showpiece look; for long text, its dense weight and tight counters will feel heavy.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking vintage wood-type posters, saloon signage, and showbill typography. Its decorative notches and emphatic serifs give it a cheeky, attention-grabbing personality that feels nostalgic and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to reinterpret bold slab display traditions with added interior notches and sculpted serifs to maximize character and memorability. Its proportions and detailing prioritize strong silhouettes and a distinctive, poster-ready rhythm over quiet readability.
Several glyphs show stylized cut-ins at joins and terminals (notably in S/s, W/w, X/x, and some diagonals), adding a distinctive stencil-like swagger without fully breaking strokes. Numerals are similarly weighty and decorative, with strong silhouettes designed for impact rather than neutrality.