Slab Contrasted Vaho 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Clarendon SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports, western, headline, sturdy, vintage, poster, impact, heritage, authority, compression, blocky, bracketed, compact, high-impact, ink-trap-like.
A compact, heavy slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and a tightly packed footprint. Strokes are thick with clear contrast at joins and terminals, giving counters a compact, punched-out look. Serifs appear robust and slightly bracketed, helping the shapes lock together into a strong horizontal rhythm. Curves are broad and controlled, and the overall texture reads dark and even at display sizes, with small interior openings that emphasize weight and density.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold typographic statements where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can work well for packaging, labels, and signage that needs a sturdy, traditional feel, and it also fits sports or event branding where weight and presence are priorities.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking traditional signage and print-era display typography. Its mass and condensed proportions communicate authority and practicality, with a subtly old-style, rustic edge suited to heritage or frontier-leaning themes.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, using oversized slabs and controlled contrast to create a confident, vintage-leaning display voice. The letterforms prioritize strong silhouette and a consistent dark color for attention-grabbing setting.
Capitals feel especially monumental due to the wide slabs and compressed widths, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable skeleton rather than calligraphic flourish. Numerals match the same heavy, poster-like construction, supporting strong emphasis in headings and labels.