Slab Contrasted Buhe 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' and 'Manas' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, classic, robust, bookish, confident, impact, authority, print texture, vintage editorial, emphasis, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, compact apertures, soft curves.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with firmly planted, mostly bracketed serifs and a sturdy, print-forward texture. Stems are thick and confident, with noticeable modulation that keeps joins and curves from feeling purely geometric. The lowercase shows rounded, slightly compact bowls and relatively closed apertures, while ascenders and descenders are generous enough to give lines a traditional rhythm. Several forms (notably in the lowercase and numerals) suggest slight ink-trap-like shaping at tight interior corners, reinforcing its strong page color and durability at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where strong texture and italic emphasis are desirable. The robust slabs and compact counters make it well suited to print-forward applications like editorial layouts, event posters, and packaging, as well as branding systems that want a traditional, assertive slant.
The overall tone reads classic and editorial, with a sturdy, authoritative voice. It evokes traditional printing and vintage headlines while staying approachable rather than ornate. The italic slant adds motion and emphasis, giving it an energetic, persuasive feel suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-holding slab-serif voice with an italicized, energetic cadence. Its consistent slab structure and controlled contrast aim for confident readability and a vintage-leaning editorial presence, balancing toughness with familiar, bookish proportions.
Across the alphabet and figures, the design maintains consistent serif treatment and a cohesive slanted stress, producing a tight, dark typographic color. The figures match the letters in weight and stance, making them feel integrated rather than appended. In longer samples, the dense texture and strong serifs create a confident rhythm that favors impactful settings over delicate, airy composition.