Slab Contrasted Ugda 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, and 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, vintage, rugged, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, display, authority, bracketed, ball terminals, soft corners, sturdy, poster-ready.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and pronounced, blocky serifs that read as lightly bracketed rather than sharply machined. Strokes are robust and fairly even overall, with just enough modulation to keep counters open and shapes from feeling monoline. Curves are generously rounded, and several forms show soft, bulb-like terminals and compact apertures, producing a dense, stable rhythm in text. The lowercase maintains a compact, workmanlike construction with a single-storey a and g, short joins, and strong vertical emphasis that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong typographic presence is needed. It also works well for packaging and editorial display settings, especially when a heritage-leaning slab serif can add authority and texture to short blocks of text.
The tone is assertive and dependable, combining a classic, old-style heft with a warm, approachable softness. It suggests editorial authority and heritage printing, with a slightly rugged, utilitarian flavor that feels at home in bold headlines and emphatic statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and readability through thick, supportive slabs and roomy counters, while keeping the overall feel personable via rounded curves and softened terminals. It aims for a classic display slab voice that can communicate both strength and warmth.
The overall color is dark and consistent, with sturdy joins and ample interior space that helps counters remain legible despite the heavy weight. Numerals are similarly solid and high-impact, matching the uppercase’s broad, poster-oriented presence.