Slab Contrasted Ulru 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Franqueline Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports, packaging, robust, retro, industrial, confident, athletic, impact, legibility, vintage tone, display strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, compact counters.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with squared proportions and sturdy, bracketed serifs. Strokes are broadly even but show gentle modulation, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the mass from feeling brittle. Counters are relatively tight and bowls are full, giving the alphabet a dense, compact texture; several lowercase forms show ball-like terminals and slight spur details that add a subtle vintage flavor. The overall rhythm is strong and emphatic, with confident verticals and a stable baseline presence that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, authoritative voice is desired. It works especially well for signage, sports or team identities, product packaging, and any layout that benefits from a dense, punchy slab-serif texture.
The typeface reads as tough and self-assured, with a distinctly retro, workmanlike tone. Its chunky slabs and compact counters evoke classic American print vernacular—posters, headlines, and signage—while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence with a familiar, vintage slab-serif voice—combining strong rectangular structure with softened shaping for readability and friendliness in bold display contexts.
In text, the dark color builds quickly, producing high impact but requiring generous tracking and line spacing for longer settings. Numerals match the headline weight well and maintain the same sturdy, sign-like clarity.