Slab Contrasted Vuba 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Serif' and 'FF Meta Serif' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' by Hoftype, and 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, assertive, vintage, rugged, friendly, impact, heritage, readability, headline strength, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, large counters, ball terminals.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy, slightly rounded blocks rather than sharp slabs. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and subtly lighter joins and horizontals, creating a lively rhythm without feeling delicate. The letterforms are generously proportioned with ample internal space, rounded shoulders, and occasional ball terminals, giving the face a soft, approachable edge despite its weight. Overall spacing appears comfortable for a display serif, maintaining clear shapes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headline and short-form settings where strong serif presence is desirable: editorial titles, magazine covers, posters, signage, and packaging. It can also work for branding and labels that need a classic, trustworthy voice with high impact, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font projects a confident, old-school solidity—part newsroom headline, part heritage packaging. Its bold slabs and softened detailing create a warm, dependable tone that feels classic and slightly nostalgic, while still staying direct and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif structure, balancing toughness with friendliness through rounded joins, bracketed serifs, and spacious counters. It aims to be attention-forward and legible while maintaining a distinctly vintage, print-oriented character.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with emphatic slabs that anchor the baseline; curves (C, G, S, O) stay open and readable at size. The numerals share the same hefty, rounded construction, reinforcing a consistent, poster-ready color in text settings.