Slab Contrasted Ulze 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Elkdale' by Matteson Typographics (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, rugged, wood-type homage, show-poster feel, high impact, nostalgic character, headline focus, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, notched, high-impact.
A chunky display slab with heavily bracketed, flared serifs and a carved, notched silhouette. Strokes are compact and dark, with moderate internal contrast and pronounced cut-ins at joins and corners that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture. Counters are relatively tight and often polygonal, while terminals and serifs form bold wedges that give the letters a stamped, poster-ready presence. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular, emphasizing character over neutrality.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold signage where its sculpted slabs can be appreciated. It can also work for branding, labels, and packaging that want a vintage show-print or Western saloon flavor, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The font projects a theatrical, old-timey mood—part Western poster, part circus broadside. Its notched slabs and chunky shapes feel confident and rugged, with a playful, handcrafted edge that reads as nostalgic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to evoke 19th–early 20th century wood-type and show-poster lettering, translating that carved, inked look into a compact, high-impact slab. The prominent notches and bracketed serifs seem aimed at adding texture and personality while maintaining strong silhouette recognition at display sizes.
In text settings, the dense weight and tight counters create a strong, dark color on the page, making it most effective at larger sizes. The distinctive notches and bracketed slabs add texture that can feel busy in long passages but works well for emphatic, short-form messaging.