Slab Contrasted Vaba 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Browser Serif' by AVP, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, sports branding, sturdy, confident, classic, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trapless, high-ink, robust.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions and pronounced, squared serifs that give letters a planted, architectural stance. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connections, producing a crisp, rhythmic texture in text. Curves are full and compact, counters stay relatively open for the weight, and terminals finish with blunt, rectangular endings rather than tapered or calligraphic ones. Overall spacing feels generous and the set reads as intentionally solid and headline-forward.
Best used for headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where strong presence and clear structure are needed. It can also work for short editorial bursts—pull quotes, section openers, and cover lines—especially when you want a traditional slab-serif voice with extra weight and width.
The tone is assertive and dependable, evoking traditional print typography with a modern, forceful presence. It feels authoritative and familiar—well-suited to messaging that should read as established, confident, and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through broad letterforms and emphatic slabs, balancing classic newspaper/woodtype cues with a clean, contemporary finish. Its consistent construction prioritizes clarity and authority in display typography.
The numerals and capitals carry a strong, block-based silhouette that holds up well at large sizes, while the lowercase maintains a steady, even color for short text runs. The slab details remain prominent throughout, creating a consistent, sturdy texture across mixed-case settings.