Slab Contrasted Ulte 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, impact, heritage, readability, branding, bracketed serifs, soft corners, blocky, robust, high ink-trap resistance.
A robust slab-serif with broad proportions and heavy, confident strokes. Serifs are rectangular and clearly defined, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving the letters a stable, anchored feel. Curves are generously rounded and counters are open, while joins and terminals stay crisp, producing a consistent, high-contrast silhouette for a slab style without becoming delicate. Overall spacing and rhythm read compact and punchy, with strong horizontals and a solid baseline presence.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and broad proportions can lead the layout—headlines, subheads, posters, and strong typographic branding. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a traditional, high-impact serif voice.
The font conveys a classic, no-nonsense tone—sturdy and dependable with an editorial gravitas. Its chunky slabs and broad shapes evoke heritage printing and campus/club signage, while the smooth curves keep it friendly rather than severe.
Designed to deliver a bold, heritage-leaning slab-serif statement with dependable structure and clear, assertive letterforms. The consistent weight and sturdy serifs suggest an intention to remain legible and impactful across attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental, with wide bowls and firm crossbars; the lowercase maintains the same weighty color and rounded interior spaces for readability. Numerals match the alphabet’s heft and blocky structure, making them visually coherent in headlines and callouts.