Slab Contrasted Uldy 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, classic, robust, authoritative, literary, impact, readability, tradition, editorial voice, brand presence, bracketed, high-ink, soft corners, heavy serifs, sturdy.
A heavy serif design with pronounced slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and comparatively finer curves and connections, giving the letters a sculpted, inked-in feel rather than a monoline build. Counters are generous and round, terminals are mostly blunt, and the overall silhouette reads solid and steady, with wide proportions and a calm, even rhythm across upper- and lowercase. The numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the strong serif presence and compact, poster-ready color.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and branding where a strong serif voice is desirable. It also works well for posters and packaging that need a confident, traditional-to-modern editorial presence, and can hold up in short paragraphs or prominent UI labels when sufficient size and spacing are available.
The tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial gravitas that feels suited to established institutions and print-minded design. Its strong serifs and high-contrast hints add a touch of refinement while keeping the overall impression sturdy and pragmatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable serif voice that balances classic slab structure with enough stroke modulation to feel polished and print-aware. It prioritizes presence and readability, aiming to be a versatile display workhorse for editorial and brand-forward typography.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions in places (notably the ‘g’), reinforcing a friendly, readable texture at larger sizes. The texture stays consistent across lines in the sample, producing a dense, emphatic typographic color that favors impact over delicacy.