Slab Contrasted Ulfe 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, sturdy, impact, readability, heritage, display emphasis, print robustness, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters, blocky.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a slightly condensed, blocky build. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slimmer joins that add definition without feeling delicate. Terminals and corners are gently rounded, and many joins have small notches that read like subtle ink-trap shaping, helping counters stay open in dense settings. Uppercase forms are broad and assertive; lowercase is sturdy with a single-storey g and strong, squared-off shoulders. Numerals are weighty and stable, matching the caps in color and presence.
Best suited to display applications where a strong voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short editorial bursts such as pull quotes and section heads, where its sturdy slabs and controlled contrast maintain clarity at larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a vintage print and varsity/editorial sensibility. It feels authoritative and practical rather than refined, projecting reliability and a touch of old-school charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab serif with a classic print flavor, balancing heavy serifs and confident proportions with small detailing that preserves clarity in dense, high-impact settings.
In text, the bold slabs create a dark, even typographic color and strong word shapes, while the internal notches and generous joins prevent the letters from clogging at large sizes. The rhythm leans toward punchy headlines: strong vertical emphasis, tight apertures, and a consistent, poster-like silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.