Slab Contrasted Vafu 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Demos Next', 'Neue Swift', 'Siseriff', and 'Swift' by Linotype; 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type; 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, classic, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, print flavor, legibility, heritage, bracketed, chunky, blocky, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with bracketed, block-like serifs and a firm, vertical stance. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems and slightly finer joins and curves, creating a crisp, high-ink presence. Counters are compact and rounded, while terminals and serifs are squared off with subtle curvature at transitions, giving the forms a carved, printed look. The rhythm is dense and sturdy, with generous x-height and tight internal space that keeps words dark and cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where its dense color and sturdy serifs can carry impact—posters, packaging callouts, mastheads, and signage. It also works well for branding systems that need a traditional, authoritative voice without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, balancing a traditional, print-forward feel with an energetic, poster-ready weight. It reads as institutional and familiar—suggesting collegiate, newspaper, or vintage signage cues—while staying clean and straightforward.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and legibility through strong slab serifs, compact counters, and a controlled contrast that adds definition in print-like settings. It aims for a classic, editorial display voice that remains utilitarian and bold in tone.
Uppercase letters lean toward broad, simplified shapes with strong slab feet, while the lowercase maintains chunky proportions and a compact color on the line. Numerals match the same blocky, high-contrast slab treatment, keeping consistent texture across alphanumerics.