Slab Contrasted Vuha 10 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'Brasilica' by CAST, and 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, poster, circus, western, playful, retro, attention, nostalgia, showmanship, flared, bulbous, bracketed, soft-edged, chunky.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with pronounced, sculpted serifs and strongly swelling curves. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick verticals and thinner joins, plus soft bracketing where stems meet slabs. Counters are compact and rounded, giving letters a chunky silhouette, while terminals often flare and curl slightly, creating a lively, hand-carved impression. The overall rhythm is energetic and irregular in detail, but consistent in its bold massing and rounded, beveled-like forms.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where the bold, decorative slab serifs can be a feature rather than a distraction. It also fits branding for packaging, event titles, and signage that aims for a retro or theatrical voice.
The font conveys a theatrical, vintage tone—equal parts showbill and saloon signage. Its exaggerated weight, flared serifs, and rolling curves feel playful and attention-seeking, with a hint of old-time charm suited to display messaging.
The design appears intended to maximize impact through dense weight, high-contrast shaping, and expressive slab serifs, creating a distinctive display face reminiscent of vintage advertising and painted signage. Its details prioritize personality and presence over neutral, long-form reading comfort.
In text settings it reads best with generous spacing and at larger sizes, where the distinctive slab shapes and contrast remain clear and don’t fill in. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly rounded bowls and sturdy slabs, reinforcing the strong, poster-ready texture across mixed content.