Slab Contrasted Vuky 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, vintage, assertive, friendly, rustic, playful, impact, nostalgia, display, warmth, character, bracketed, rounded, bulbous, bouncy, high-ink.
This typeface is a hefty slab serif with compact internal counters and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are robust with noticeable modulation, and terminals tend to be rounded or slightly flared, giving the shapes a cushioned, high-ink look. Curves (C, O, S, a, e) are full and bulbous, while joins and shoulders (n, m, r) have a soft, carved quality rather than a sharp, geometric cut. The rhythm is intentionally uneven in small details—serif angles, curved stress, and bowl shapes vary just enough to feel lively—while maintaining consistent weight and sturdy letterfit for display use.
It performs best in headlines and short passages where its dense texture and animated slab serifs can read as a deliberate style choice. The weight and high contrast between stems and slabs make it effective for posters, packaging, and storefront-style signage, and it can add character to editorial display settings such as section openers or pull quotes.
The overall tone feels vintage and poster-like, with a confident, no-nonsense presence softened by rounded forms and generous slabs. It evokes old-fashioned print and signage, combining authority with a friendly, slightly quirky warmth. The heavy color and energetic shapes give it a punchy, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice with a handcrafted, print-era flavor—prioritizing impact, warmth, and personality over neutral text economy. Its rounded carving and lively serif treatment suggest a display-oriented revival or retro-inspired approach aimed at attention and charm.
The lowercase shows a distinctly chunky, oldstyle flavor with compact apertures and strong serif cues, while the uppercase stays broad and monumental. Numerals are equally heavy and rounded, matching the text color closely and reading best at larger sizes where counters have room to open up.