Slab Contrasted Ulri 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, book covers, editorial, robust, traditional, confident, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap hint, high-contrast terminals.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, squared serifs and slightly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into the stems. Strokes show clear modulation: verticals read more dominant while horizontals and some curves taper, creating a rhythmic, slightly calligraphic stress within an otherwise blocky build. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, with firm, flat terminals and broad shoulders that keep letters from looking spindly at display sizes. Numerals and caps feel particularly solid and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where its dense color and prominent serifs can project authority. It also works well for branding, packaging, and book covers that need a classic, dependable voice with punch.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with an old-style print and newspaper sensibility. Its weighty slabs and confident forms give it a dependable, institutional character that can also lean collegiate or heritage depending on context.
The likely intention is to provide a forceful slab-serif for display and editorial settings—combining traditional, print-rooted shapes with enough contrast and refinement to avoid a purely industrial feel.
The design balances squareness with gentle rounding in curves, preventing the texture from becoming overly mechanical. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dark weight readable in short paragraphs, while the strong serifs and contrast add emphasis in headlines.