Slab Contrasted Vuly 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Chiavettieri' by Kostic, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, retro, poster-ready, confident, industrial, impact, nostalgia, stability, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, high impact.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with broad proportions and assertive, rectangular forms. The serifs are thick and strongly integrated, often with subtle bracketing that keeps joins from feeling brittle at display sizes. Counters are relatively compact and the stroke modulation is modest, producing a dense, high-ink silhouette with crisp edges. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g and a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm; punctuation and numerals match the same chunky, headline-driven construction.
Well suited to display typography such as posters, bold headlines, badges, labels, and storefront-style signage where the heavy slabs and wide stance can carry from a distance. It can also work for short brand statements or product packaging that benefits from a robust, nostalgic presence.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a distinctly vintage, workhorse character reminiscent of old advertising, signage, and print ephemera. Its weight and squareness communicate confidence and solidity, leaning more toward classic Americana/industrial flavor than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dependable slab-serif structure, balancing squared geometry with small optical softening so the letterforms stay readable and cohesive in large, attention-grabbing settings.
In longer settings the strong slabs and tight interior spaces create a dark texture, so it performs best when given room to breathe (larger sizes or looser spacing). The rounded joins and slightly softened corners help maintain legibility and keep the weight from feeling harsh.