Slab Contrasted Vulo 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, sturdy, confident, retro, editorial, bold, impact, readability, print character, retro flavor, authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, high impact, compact counters.
A very heavy slab serif with broad proportions, compact internal counters, and strong bracketed slabs that read as rectangular wedges at the terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a heavy design, with rounded joins and subtly tapered transitions that keep forms from feeling purely geometric. Curves are full and weighty (notably in bowls and numerals), while horizontals and slabs remain emphatic, creating a dense, poster-like texture. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the bold forms legible, and the overall rhythm is steady and upright with a clear, traditional serif skeleton.
This font is well suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where bold presence and clear serif structure are desirable. It can work effectively for branding elements such as packaging, labels, and mastheads, and for book or album covers that benefit from a vintage, editorial slab-serif voice.
The font conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly retro, print-forward character. Its hefty slabs and dense color suggest confidence and authority, while the rounded detailing adds a friendly, approachable warmth rather than a strictly industrial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif with enough contrast and shaping to stay readable and characterful at display sizes. Its bracketed slabs and rounded transitions suggest an emphasis on classic print aesthetics updated for strong contemporary headline use.
In text, the weight creates strong page color and high presence, making it best when set with ample leading and not-too-tight tracking. The numerals share the same robust, rounded construction and look well suited to display settings where solidity and clarity are priorities.