Slab Contrasted Vuho 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Organon Serif' by G-Type, 'Conqueror Slab' by Letterhead Studio-YG, 'LinoLetter' by Linotype, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, vintage, assertive, collegiate, posterish, impact, heritage, ruggedness, attention, authority, blocky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with prominent slab-like terminals and clear stroke modulation that gives the forms a chiseled, dimensional rhythm. Serifs are broad and mostly bracketed, with softened corners that keep the dense weight from feeling brittle. Counters are compact and the joins are robust, producing a tight, compact texture in words. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with a single-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a “g” that reads as a looped single-storey form; figures are weighty with strong vertical emphasis and rounded bowls.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and titling where its strong slabs and compact counters can deliver impact. It also works well for branding, labels, and packaging that want a heritage or workwear feel, and for signage that needs sturdy letterforms at large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking vintage wood type and traditional print ephemera. Its broad slabs and strong contrast create an authoritative, attention-grabbing voice that feels both nostalgic and industrial.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display use, combining traditional bracketed slabs with a more contrasted, sculpted stroke treatment to create a bold, vintage-forward texture in words.
In running text, the heavy color builds quickly and benefits from generous tracking and leading. The design’s bracketed slabs and softened corners help maintain legibility at larger sizes, while the dense counters and thick horizontals can feel imposing when set tightly.