Slab Contrasted Vafe 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Ciutadella Slab' and 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'Pancetta Serif Pro' by Mint Type, and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, rugged, industrial, collegiate, retro, impact, sturdiness, heritage, legibility, authority, blocky, square-ended, bracketed, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, square-ended strokes and sturdy, bracketed serifs that read as carved, structural terminals rather than delicate finishing details. Counters are relatively compact and largely rectangular/rounded-rectangle in feel, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Curves on characters like C, G, O, and S are tightened and reinforced by firm verticals, while joins and corners stay crisp and geometric. Numerals match the weight and footprint of the letters, with simple, solid forms built for consistency at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and branding where strong presence and instant legibility are required. It also fits signage and sports- or club-style graphics that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif voice, especially at display sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, workwear character that feels rooted in signage and stamped or printed ephemera. It carries a classic, collegiate energy while still reading as industrial and contemporary due to its blunt, high-mass construction.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual authority with a classic slab-serif silhouette—prioritizing solidity, clear shapes, and a dense typographic color for attention-grabbing display use.
The rhythm is strongly vertical and compact, with prominent serifs creating a steady baseline and cap-line presence. In text, the heavy color and tight interior spaces emphasize impact over delicacy, making the design feel confident and emphatic.