Slab Contrasted Ulsy 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, heritage, authoritative, collegiate, robust, impact, readability, tradition, trust, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-ink, classic.
A sturdy, serifed text face with pronounced slab-like feet and clearly bracketed joins that soften the heavy serifs. Strokes are weighty with noticeable (but not extreme) contrast, and the letterforms favor broad, open counters and steady, rectangular proportions. Terminals are squared and confident, with a slightly sculpted feel in curves like C, G, and S. Lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey a and g, plus short, solid serifs that reinforce a strong horizontal rhythm across words.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short paragraphs where a strong, classic serif presence is desired. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy tone and a bold typographic anchor.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial and institutional settings. Its heavy serifs and solid color feel dependable and emphatic, leaning toward a collegiate or heritage flavor rather than a modern minimalist one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif impression with softened, bracketed details—balancing rugged weight and readability for impactful editorial and display use.
In text, the dense stroke weight creates a strong typographic “voice” and a prominent baseline, while the generous inner spaces help keep letters distinct. Numerals follow the same sturdy, serifed construction and read as display-friendly when set large.