Slab Contrasted Uldo 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Basco Std' and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, sturdy, friendly, impact, readability, classic feel, display strength, bracketed, rounded, ink-trapless, high-ink, soft terminals.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and broadly proportioned capitals. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing a steady, anchored texture. Curves are full and rounded, counters are generous, and joins feel smooth rather than sharp, giving the design a substantial yet approachable presence. Lowercase forms are compact and solid, with short-to-moderate extenders and a consistent, even rhythm across words and lines.
Well suited to headlines, decks, and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic footprint is desired. It can also support editorial or packaging contexts that want a traditional slab-serif voice with a dense, punchy texture, and it works effectively for branding when a sturdy, confident tone is needed.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, with a classic, print-forward feel. Its weight and slab detailing suggest a confident voice suited to emphatic communication, while the rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh or overly mechanical.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif presence that holds up in display settings while maintaining a familiar, bookish structure. The combination of heavy slabs, moderate contrast, and rounded construction suggests an aim for impact without sacrificing warmth and legibility.
Numerals are weighty and highly legible, with open shapes and clear differentiation at a glance. In text, the font forms a dark, cohesive color that reads best with comfortable spacing and benefits from larger sizes where its bracketed slabs and rounded curves can be appreciated.