Slab Contrasted Vuhy 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Organon Serif' by G-Type, 'Alkaria' by Konstantine Studio, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, poster, western, retro, assertive, rustic, display impact, vintage revival, poster utility, brand voice, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and sculpted, slightly flared stroke endings. The outlines are crisp but not rigid: many joins show small notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen the rhythm and keep dense forms from clogging. Bowls and counters are compact, with rounded interior shapes that contrast against the squared slabs, giving the letters a chiseled, woodtype-like solidity. Capitals are broad and forceful, while lowercase forms remain sturdy and relatively simple, maintaining a consistent, punchy texture across words.
Best suited for headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and packaging where a strong, vintage-flavored slab serif can carry the design. It also works well for bold branding moments—team marks, product names, and event titles—where impact and character are prioritized over long-form readability.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, evoking vintage poster and frontier/heritage lettering. It feels confident and a bit theatrical—built to project personality and impact rather than disappear into body text.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic heavy slab/woodtype traditions with controlled shaping and small cut-ins at joins to improve clarity at large sizes. Its consistent massing and distinctive serifs aim to deliver unmistakable, high-impact display typography with a nostalgic edge.
In text, the dense color and short internal apertures create strong word silhouettes and a tight, headline-friendly texture. The numerals match the letterforms’ weight and slab treatment, reading as sturdy and attention-grabbing at display sizes.