Slab Contrasted Vubo 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm; and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, vintage, confident, playful, poster, attention-grabbing, retro revival, sign painting, display impact, bracketed, chunky, softened, rounded, bulky.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and stout, bracketed serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than hairline terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast, but the overall color stays dense due to the weight and generous slab presence. Counters are relatively compact and roundish, with softened interior corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp or brittle. Joins and terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off, producing a strong, signlike rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to large sizes where its slabs, contrast, and compact counters can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity. It works well for posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, labels and packaging, and bold wordmarks that want a retro or western-leaning presence. In extended paragraphs, the dense weight and chunky serifs may feel heavy, so it’s strongest as a display companion.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly vintage, Americana flavor—part wood-type, part saloon poster. Its chunky slabs and rounded stress give it an approachable, slightly playful feel while still projecting authority. The overall impression is loud, friendly, and built for attention at a distance.
The design appears intended to echo bold slab-serif wood type and classic advertising lettering, combining sturdy serifs with softened shaping for a friendly, high-impact voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent, poster-ready texture over delicate detail.
Spacing in the sample text appears generous enough to prevent the heavy shapes from clogging, and the numerals match the letterforms with the same blocky construction and slab weight. The silhouette stays consistent across the set, which helps long lines of display text maintain an even, impactful texture.