Slab Contrasted Vuba 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric; 'Askan', 'Danton', and 'Marbach' by Hoftype; and 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, confident, industrial, retro, sturdy, punchy, impact, readability, heritage, authority, utility, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with broad proportions and a compact, forceful rhythm. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and strong horizontal slabs that read as bracketed and slightly flared at joins. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, counters are relatively tight, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are full and sturdy rather than delicate. The lowercase keeps a solid, workmanlike structure with single-storey a and g, a substantial ear on g, and short, dense extenders; numerals are similarly weighty with large, rounded forms and stable bases.
Best suited to display applications where weight and authority are desirable: headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when a dense, emphatic texture is intended, especially in print-like layouts.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, suggesting reliability and presence. It carries a vintage, print-forward character—part editorial headline, part utilitarian signage—without feeling ornamental. The dense color and firm serifs give it an assertive, attention-grabbing voice.
Likely intended as a robust slab for high-impact typography, combining strong serifs and controlled contrast to produce a confident, traditional-yet-industrial voice. The design choices prioritize bold readability and a distinctive, retro print presence in prominent sizes.
At text sizes the tight counters and strong slab terminals create a dark typographic color that emphasizes impact over airiness. The shapes lean toward slightly squared curves and reinforced joints, which helps maintain clarity in large display settings and short bursts of copy.