Slab Contrasted Vuko 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, retro, loud, playful, poster impact, vintage flavor, signage clarity, brand presence, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, bulbous, soft-cornered.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced, bracketed slabs. Forms are compact and chunky with rounded joins and subtly cupped terminals that give the strokes a softened, sculpted feel. The uppercase has a strong billboard presence with generously sized counters, while the lowercase shows stout bowls and short, sturdy extenders. Curves are drawn with a slightly squarish, inflated geometry, and several letters show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins where strokes meet, reinforcing a rugged, printed look.
Best suited to headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and branding where a strong retro voice is needed. It can also work on packaging and labels that benefit from a stout, old-style slab serif with high visual impact.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, evoking vintage poster lettering and show signage. It reads as friendly and theatrical rather than refined, with a classic Americana/Western flavor and a hint of circus or carnival energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a vintage slab-serif character—combining sturdy, poster-ready structure with softened details that keep it approachable and readable at large sizes.
Spacing appears intentionally roomy at display sizes, helping the dense letterforms stay legible. Numerals share the same weight and slab treatment, with rounded silhouettes that feel consistent with the letters.