Slab Contrasted Vamy 5 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Rabento' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, western, vintage, bold, sporty, no-nonsense, impact, retro flair, western cue, headline strength, branding, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and pronounced, blocky serifs. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick vertical masses paired with sharper, thinner joins and angled terminals that create a chiseled silhouette. The face maintains a steady rhythm across capitals and lowercase, with a tall lowercase presence, tight internal spacing, and robust counters that stay readable despite the weight. Numerals and key shapes (like the angular S and the notched, slabbed joins on M/W) reinforce a sturdy, engineered look.
Best suited for display applications where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks. It can work well for retro or Western-themed identities, sports or motorsport-style graphics, and bold packaging callouts where a compact, forceful voice is needed.
The overall tone feels assertive and nostalgic, evoking poster-era display typography with a Western and athletic edge. Its strong slabbing and italic energy read as confident and energetic, suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed, italic display style, combining sturdy slab serifs with sharpened, high-contrast details for a dramatic, vintage-forward presence.
The design’s angled cuts and wedge-like finishing details give many letters a slightly carved, sign-painted character. The heavy color and compact fit suggest it will hold presence in short lines and headlines, while the strong slabbing can create dense texture in longer settings.