Slab Contrasted Vufo 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'TT Bells' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, retro, rustic, playful, attention grabbing, vintage branding, signage feel, headline impact, bracketed, softened, bouncy, chunky, poster-ready.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with pronounced, blocky serifs and slightly softened joins. Strokes show modest contrast, with sturdy verticals and rounded counters that keep forms open despite the weight. The shapes feel subtly irregular and “bouncy” in rhythm—curves swell, terminals and slabs vary a touch, and spacing reads lively rather than strictly mechanical. Lowercase is compact with sturdy stems, a single-storey a, a looped g, and a curved, descending tail on q; numerals are wide and emphatic with strong, stable silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold editorial moments where impact matters more than neutrality. It also fits packaging, badges, menus, and signage that aims for a vintage or western flair. For longer copy, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with relaxed spacing.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, evoking vintage signage and show-poster typography. Its friendly heft and slightly rowdy rhythm give it a theatrical, old-time character that can feel western, carnival-like, and distinctly retro.
Designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a classic slab-serif backbone and a deliberately animated, vintage flavor. The intent appears to balance toughness and friendliness—strong, squared serifs paired with rounded counters and a buoyant rhythm for attention-grabbing branding and titling.
In text, the dense color and pronounced slabs create strong word shapes but can feel heavy at smaller sizes; it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing. The exaggerated serifs and rounded interiors keep it readable for short passages while emphasizing a headline-first personality.