Slab Contrasted Vuba 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Serif' by FontFont, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, pull quotes, robust, confident, editorial, retro, assertive, impact, authority, headline focus, print flavor, legibility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, rounded joins, dense color, blocky.
A heavy serif design with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a broad, stable stance. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable, controlled contrast, and the serifs read as chunky and supportive rather than delicate. Curves are generously rounded (notably in bowls and counters), while horizontals and terminals stay crisp, creating a strong typographic “stamp” effect. Overall spacing and proportions favor impact and consistency, producing dense, even texture in lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold editorial settings where the heavy serif structure can carry the composition. It also fits branding, packaging, and labels that benefit from a confident, traditional-meets-retro tone. In longer passages, it works most comfortably as large-size text (e.g., pull quotes or short introductions) where its strong color remains readable.
The face feels sturdy and emphatic, with a slightly vintage, print-forward presence. Its bold slabs and rounded shaping evoke classic headline typography and traditional editorial display, projecting authority and warmth rather than clinical precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: strong silhouettes, supportive serifs, and rounded interior shaping that maintains legibility while emphasizing presence. It prioritizes bold, attention-grabbing typography with a familiar print heritage.
The numerals and capitals appear built for sign-like clarity, with large interior shapes and clear serif cues that keep forms distinct at a glance. In the sample text, the weight and wide footprint create a commanding rhythm, making the font better suited to short bursts of copy than extended reading at small sizes.