Slab Contrasted Ulle 8 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, confident, classic, sturdy, scholarly, impact, authority, readability, heritage, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, strong serifs.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are dense and confident, with noticeable contrast between thick verticals and slimmer connecting strokes, especially in curves and bowls. Counters are moderately open and the overall rhythm is steady, with a broad, grounded footprint and ample horizontal presence. Lowercase forms read traditional and compact, with sturdy shoulders and rounded terminals that keep the texture smooth at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is needed. It performs well in editorial layouts, packaging, and signage that benefit from sturdy serifs and a classic, print-oriented presence.
The tone is authoritative and editorial, combining a vintage, print-forward sensibility with a modern, confident weight. It feels dependable and institutional—more newspaper and book-jacket than tech—while still projecting punch and clarity in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact slab-serif voice that remains readable and composed. It balances traditional letterform structure with heavier slabs and controlled contrast to create an attention-grabbing, trustworthy display tool.
The numerals are heavy and highly legible, with strong baseline emphasis and clear differentiation between forms. The uppercase shows a formal, engraved-like stability, while the lowercase adds a slightly friendlier warmth through rounded curves and softened corners.