Slab Contrasted Ulwa 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Wide' by Canada Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, book covers, sturdy, confident, retro, impact, authority, readability, print feel, bracketed, blocky, softened, high-ink.
A heavy, wide slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a compact, high-ink texture. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slightly tapered joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, while curves (notably in rounds and bowls) have softened transitions that prevent the design from feeling overly mechanical. The overall rhythm is steady and dense, with broad proportions and a strong baseline presence that reads clearly in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its dense color and broad proportions can command attention. It also fits packaging, book covers, and editorial titling where a classic slab-serif authority is desirable, and where strong numerals are useful for prices, dates, or callouts.
The font conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a classic editorial flavor. Its wide stance and emphatic slabs feel assertive and dependable, leaning toward a traditional, slightly retro sensibility rather than a sleek contemporary mood.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through wide proportions, robust slabs, and controlled contrast. It aims for an authoritative, print-oriented voice that holds up well at large sizes while keeping internal shapes readable.
In text, the heavy serifs create a continuous horizontal emphasis that reinforces line structure and makes words feel anchored. The figures match the letterforms in weight and presence, supporting display use where numerals need to compete with bold headlines.