Slab Contrasted Vubu 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, 'LaFarge' by Typetanic Fonts, and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, assertive, vintage, rugged, industrial, poster-ready, impact, heritage, authority, readability, headline focus, chunky, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and dense, dark color on the page. Serifs are squared and strongly bracketed, giving the joins a slightly sculpted, carved quality rather than a purely mechanical slab. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with wide verticals and thinner connecting strokes; bowls and counters are relatively tight, reinforcing the bold, compact silhouette. Curves are robust and slightly squarish in places, while terminals stay blunt and emphatic, producing a steady, high-impact rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display copy where mass and presence are an advantage. It works well on posters, labels, storefront-style signage, and bold brand marks, especially when you want a classic slab-serif authority and strong readability at larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly retro, print-era flavor. It reads as sturdy and workmanlike—suggesting editorial headlines, signage, or packaging that wants to feel established and dependable rather than sleek or minimal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice: strong, stable letterforms, confident slabs, and enough contrast to keep shapes lively while maintaining a solid, poster-friendly texture.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight counters create a strong typographic “block” that holds together well at large sizes. The bracketed slabs and sturdy curves give it a slightly worn, traditional impression without looking distressed; it remains crisp and structured.