Slab Contrasted Ulpo 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry, and 'Adelle' and 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, classic, robust, institutional, impact, readability, heritage, authority, print presence, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hints, compact joins, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and a strongly weighted color on the page. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and subtle tapering where curves meet stems, giving counters a softly sculpted look rather than purely geometric construction. The capitals are broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a traditional, readable structure with clear bowls, open apertures, and a compact, workmanlike rhythm. Numerals are heavy and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ solid slabs and rounded interior shapes.
It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, and display copy where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. The clear shapes and sturdy serifs also suit editorial layouts, packaging, and branding applications that aim for a traditional, confident voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, evoking old-style editorial and institutional typography. Its hefty slabs and confident curves read as grounded and serious, with a faint vintage/print feel that adds character without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif with classic proportions and a strong print-like presence. It prioritizes visual authority and clarity, pairing heavy slabs with softened curves to stay approachable while remaining emphatic.
Serifs are consistently substantial and appear lightly bracketed, helping the heavy weight feel less rigid. The sample text shows strong paragraph presence and a tight, emphatic texture that favors short lines, headlines, and statements where impact and clarity are prioritized.