Slab Contrasted Vufy 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FS Kim' by Fontsmith, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, assertive, industrial, editorial, retro, athletic, impact, authority, sturdiness, classic display, branding strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact apertures, strong serifs.
This typeface is a heavy, slab-serif design with prominent rectangular serifs and clear bracketed joins that give the strokes a carved, stamped look. Stems are thick and steady, while curves show noticeable thick–thin modulation, especially in round letters, creating a crisp, high-ink presence. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be small, reinforcing a dense, punchy texture in text. The lowercase features a tall x-height with sturdy, compact forms and a mostly upright, straightforward rhythm; the figures are similarly weighty and built for strong impact.
It performs best in display settings where weight and serif presence can carry the composition: headlines, posters, bold editorial decks, and packaging or label-style applications. It can also suit athletic or industrial branding where an assertive, sturdy voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and forceful, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike character. It blends a classic slab-serif seriousness with a slightly retro, poster-ready energy, making it feel both traditional and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority through heavy slabs, firm structure, and controlled contrast, producing a strong typographic “stamp” that holds up in bold messaging. The tall lowercase proportions and dense texture suggest a focus on impactful display typography that still retains clear, traditional serif cues.
In the sample text the color is very dark and consistent, producing a strong headline texture and pronounced word shapes. The slab terminals and tight interior spaces create a bold, slightly compressed reading pattern that favors impact over airiness.