Slab Contrasted Vaku 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intellecta Romana Humanistica' by Intellecta Design, 'Audebaud' by MADType, and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, rugged, confident, industrial, impact, heritage, display, slab serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, block-like letterforms and clearly defined, bracketed slabs. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and many joins and terminals show softened rounding that keeps the weight from feeling brittle. Counters are relatively tight and sturdy, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase) are built from broad, deliberate arcs that maintain a strong silhouette. Figures share the same dense, punchy construction, with old poster-like shapes and substantial bases that anchor lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, display settings, and short text where a bold, recognizable voice is needed—such as posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when a vintage, sturdy accent is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, evoking classic signage, western posters, and durable industrial labeling. Its bold mass and squared-off serifs convey confidence and solidity, while the rounded brackets add a friendly, approachable warmth. The rhythm reads assertive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a heritage slab-serif character—prioritizing strong silhouettes, robust serifs, and a dependable, sign-painter/poster sensibility for attention-led communication.
The design emphasizes strong horizontal presence through wide slabs and pronounced top/bottom structure, producing a steady, billboard-like texture in paragraphs. Round letters stay slightly condensed and weighty, and the uppercase has a particularly emphatic, headline-forward stance.