Slab Contrasted Vube 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont and 'Askan', 'Capita', and 'Danton' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, retro, friendly, confident, poster-ready, impact, nostalgia, legibility, display strength, print feel, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, tightly built slab serif with prominent bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins. The forms are wide and weighty, with a lively rhythm created by subtle stroke modulation and slightly irregular, ink-trap–like notches in tight corners. Counters run compact, terminals are blunt, and the overall texture is dense and high-impact, especially in all caps. Lowercase maintains a traditional, readable structure with a sturdy baseline and consistent, blocky serifs.
Best suited to display typography where weight and character are assets—headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with adequate size and spacing to keep counters open.
The tone is bold and dependable with a warm, vintage flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded shaping evoke classic print and sign lettering, delivering an assertive voice that still feels approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining traditional proportions with softened detailing for an inviting, print-forward look. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a confident page presence over delicate text refinement.
In the sample text, the dark color and tight internal spaces create strong presence but can close up at smaller sizes, favoring larger setting or generous tracking. Numerals are robust and headline-friendly, matching the overall squared, slab-driven construction.