Slab Contrasted Vumo 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, retro, confident, sturdy, bold, impact, nostalgia, stability, display, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, high impact, rounded joins.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are robust with noticeable contrast, and the serifs read as blocky slabs with gentle bracketing that softens the joins. Counters are relatively tight and openings are modest, creating dense, high-ink silhouettes that hold together strongly in display sizes. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared, while curves are full and rounded, giving the overall texture a solid, poster-like presence across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This face is best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works well for logotypes and short subheads, especially when a vintage or utilitarian tone is desired; in longer text it will appear dense and attention-grabbing rather than quiet.
The font projects a classic, old-style display energy: assertive, workmanlike, and a bit nostalgic. Its chunky slabs and dense blackness suggest vintage signage and headline typography where confidence and visibility are the priority.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display typography, balancing blocky sturdiness with slightly softened bracketing to keep large shapes approachable. Its wide stance and compact counters prioritize boldness, stability, and a distinctive vintage-sign look.
Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, readable construction with single-storey shapes where expected and a consistent, weighty baseline. Numerals follow the same sturdy, slabbed language, with rounded bowls and strong horizontal emphasis that complements headline and branding use.