Slab Contrasted Ulba 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coupler' by District, 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Askan' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, authoritative, traditional, editorial, collegiate, rugged, impact, heritage, authority, print feel, readability, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, serifed design with sturdy, slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky structure. Strokes show noticeable (but not extreme) contrast, with broad horizontals and thickened serifs that create a strong, anchored baseline. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, producing a dense, emphatic color in text. Curves are rounded and weighty, and several terminals have subtly cut or notched shaping that adds a slightly rugged, print-oriented texture.
This style performs best at display sizes—headlines, mastheads, posters, and packaging—where its strong serifs and dense color can project authority and grab attention. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when a traditional, weighty voice is desired, though the tight counters may feel heavy for long-form small text.
The overall tone feels confident and classic, with a familiar editorial and collegiate seriousness. Its dense rhythm and sturdy serifs read as dependable and assertive, while the softened brackets keep it from feeling overly rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, classic serif voice with extra impact—combining slab-like stability with enough contrast and curvature to feel more editorial than purely industrial. Its shaping prioritizes bold presence and strong word silhouettes for branding and display typography.
In running text the letterforms create a dark, even texture with pronounced word shapes; the serifs and tight counters give it a distinctly traditional presence. Numerals match the weight and footprint of the letters, staying bold and highly legible with a compact, sign-like solidity.