Slab Contrasted Vabu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Unit Slab' and 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont and 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, signage, assertive, traditional, collegiate, editorial, rugged, impact, authority, heritage, readability, branding, bracketed, chunky, ink-trapless, compact, sturdy.
A heavy slab serif with broad, blocky serifs and clearly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are strongly weighted with moderate contrast, giving counters a compact, dark texture while keeping inner shapes open enough for clarity. The uppercase feels wide and stable, with squared terminals and sturdy horizontals; lowercase forms are robust with a two-storey “a” and “g,” and a substantial, slightly wedge-like “t.” Numerals are similarly stout and prominent, with the “1” carrying a strong slab foot and the “0/8/9” showing generous, rounded bowls.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium headline copy where weight and presence are needed—posters, packaging fronts, sports or campus-style branding, and book or album covers. It can also work for large-size signage or pull quotes where a strong, traditional slab voice helps anchor the layout.
The overall tone is confident and emphatic, with a classic print sensibility that recalls headline typography and collegiate or poster lettering. Its dense color and solid serifs project reliability and authority rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with softened brackets for readability and an authoritative, print-forward character. It balances sturdy construction with enough curvature in bowls and joins to stay approachable at display sizes.
Spacing reads even and deliberate, supporting a consistent rhythm in all-caps settings and bold editorial lines. The shapes lean toward geometric solidity over calligraphic nuance, emphasizing impact and stability.