Slab Contrasted Vupo 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, and 'Alkaria' by Konstantine Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, heritage feel, headline clarity, brand presence, blocky, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, ink-trap notches, soft corners.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The strokes show noticeable contrast for such a dark weight, with thick verticals and comparatively slimmer horizontals, and the serifs read as bold, squared slabs with small bracketed transitions. Many joins and terminals are subtly rounded, and several forms show small notched cut-ins near corners that add texture and keep shapes from clogging at large sizes. Overall spacing feels generous and headline-oriented, producing a strong, even rhythm across words.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, pull quotes, and logo/wordmark work. It can also perform well on packaging and signage where the heavy slabs and wide shapes help maintain clarity at distance. For long body text, its dense weight and broad set will feel loud, so it’s most effective as a primary display face or as a bold accent.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage print and signage flavor. Its chunky slabs and wide stance convey authority and solidity, while the softened corners and notched details add a slightly playful, old-school character reminiscent of posters and collegiate or industrial branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing strong rectangular serifs with slightly refined stroke contrast. The rounded junctions and small cut-in details suggest an aim for friendly durability—optimized for bold statements that still retain typographic character.
Uppercase forms are especially imposing, with wide bowls and strong horizontal bars; the lowercase stays robust and readable, with a single-storey “a” and a compact, hearty “g.” Numerals are thick and display-like, matching the caps in color and presence.