Slab Contrasted Vuny 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont, 'Winslow Book' by Kimmy Design, 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Mahoda Display' by Multype Studio, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, and 'Henriette' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, robust, retro, assertive, friendly, impact, heritage, display, print feel, attention, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, softened, compact counters.
A heavy, dark serif design with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a slightly sculpted, inked-in feel. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable shaping in joins and curves, and the serifs read as solid blocks that flare from the stems rather than hairline finishes. Counters are relatively compact, and the forms show subtle irregularities—especially in curves and shoulders—that add a printed, poster-like texture. Overall spacing and proportions favor strong silhouettes and high impact, with rounded letters staying full and weighty while verticals remain stable and upright.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where strong color and slabbed serifs can do the work—posters, branding marks, packaging, and editorial openers. It can also function for subheads or pull quotes, especially in designs aiming for a vintage or print-forward aesthetic.
The tone is bold and commanding but not cold: rounded curves and softened transitions give it a warm, approachable character. It evokes vintage editorial and display lettering—confident, slightly rustic, and built for attention—while maintaining enough structure to feel dependable and classic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif foundation, balancing a classic editorial structure with subtle organic shaping. It prioritizes bold presence and recognizable letter silhouettes for display typography that feels both traditional and energetic.
The lowercase includes single-storey shapes (notably the a) and sturdy, bulb-like terminals on some letters, reinforcing a traditional, print-inspired voice. Numerals are thick and prominent, matching the uppercase weight and maintaining clear, poster-ready figures.