Slab Contrasted Vuhy 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, vintage, robust, poster-ready, collegiate, display impact, vintage voice, signage clarity, headline authority, bracketed serifs, cupped terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters, rounded joins.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with pronounced bracketed slabs and a sculpted, slightly flared feel at joins and terminals. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes, producing a strong black footprint and compact internal counters. Curves are broad and smooth, while the serifs read as chunky and gently cupped rather than razor-sharp, giving the letterforms a carved, stamp-like solidity. Overall spacing and rhythm favor impact and silhouette clarity over delicate detail.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and brand marks where strong contrast and slab presence can do the work. It also fits packaging and editorial display callouts that want a vintage or collegiate touch, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The tone is bold and confident, leaning toward vintage print and old-school signage. Its sturdy slabs and high-contrast modeling convey authority and a slightly nostalgic, workmanlike character, making it feel energetic and attention-seeking in headlines.
The font appears designed to maximize impact and readability at large sizes by combining stout slab serifs with high-contrast, sculpted strokes. Its shapes prioritize a distinctive, traditional display voice that recalls classic print and sign lettering while staying clean and structured.
The design’s weight and compact apertures can cause counters to close up in longer text at smaller sizes, but it maintains strong word shapes and consistent texture at display sizes. Numerals match the headline emphasis, with rounded forms and substantial serifs that keep them visually aligned with the capitals.