Slab Contrasted Bula 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, heritage, bookish, assertive, formal, editorial impact, classic authority, crafted texture, dynamic emphasis, bracketed, slab-serif, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures, ball terminals.
A right-leaning slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a clearly calligraphic stroke flow. The letters show moderate contrast and softened joins, producing a slightly inked, print-like texture rather than a rigid geometric look. Uppercase forms are compact and weighty, while the lowercase carries more movement through curved shoulders and occasional ball-like terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and prominent curves that keep the rhythm lively. Overall spacing and proportions create a strong, dense color suitable for impactful text settings.
This font suits editorial headlines, magazine titling, and book-cover typography where a traditional yet forceful voice is needed. It can also work for posters and branding that want a crafted, heritage tone with strong presence at larger sizes.
The design reads as traditional and editorial, evoking classic print typography with a confident, slightly dramatic slant. Its robust serifs and lively curves convey authority and craft, balancing seriousness with a touch of warmth.
The overall construction suggests an intention to merge classic slab-serif authority with a more human, calligraphic italic motion, yielding a strong display text face that still holds together in short paragraphs.
Diagonal strokes and entry/exit terminals contribute to an energetic baseline rhythm, especially in letters like a, e, and y. The slab serifs are substantial but not purely rectangular, with gentle bracketing that helps the face feel less mechanical in longer passages.