Slab Contrasted Vuky 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, bold, rugged, playful, impact, nostalgia, signpainting, texture, warmth, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap like, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact counters, prominent rectangular serifs, and slightly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, especially in curved forms, giving the face a lively, carved/printed feel rather than a purely geometric one. Many terminals and inner corners appear subtly scooped or notched, adding texture and preventing dark spots in dense areas. Proportions lean broad with sturdy horizontals, while the lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey a and g and a generally solid, poster-ready color.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its heavy slabs, tight counters, and textured detailing can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, labels, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short pull quotes or mastheads where a vintage, high-impact voice is desired.
The overall tone reads classic and emphatic, with a frontier/woodtype flavor and a friendly roughness that feels at home in nostalgic or handcrafted contexts. Its strong weight and chunky serifs project confidence and durability, while the rounded detailing keeps it from feeling severe.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional slab-serif display printing with a robust, slightly rustic finish, prioritizing impact and character over neutrality. The combination of strong slabs, controlled contrast, and subtly notched joins suggests a focus on maintaining clarity and texture in dense, bold settings.
In text, the face creates a dark, energetic rhythm with assertive serifs and tight internal space, making it more comfortable at display sizes than in long passages. Numerals are similarly stout and straightforward, matching the headline character of the letters.