Slab Contrasted Ulwa 2 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, confident, heritage, assertive, robust, impact, authority, print feel, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact joins, sturdy.
This typeface is a robust slab serif with heavy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften transitions into the stems. Strokes show a clear but not extreme modulation, with sturdy verticals and fuller curves, creating a dense, anchored color on the page. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while terminals and crotches tend to tighten into compact joins that give the forms a slightly inked, print-forward feel. Uppercase proportions read broad and stable, and the lowercase carries a traditional, text-oriented structure with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a strong, upright rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also works well for posters, packaging, and branding systems that want a traditional slab-serif authority with high impact. In longer passages it can be used selectively (e.g., introductions or sidebars) where a dense, confident texture is desired.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that feels at home in established publishing and institutional contexts. Its heavy slabs and solid spacing convey confidence and reliability, leaning more classic than playful while still feeling energetic in large sizes.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif traditions with a contemporary, high-impact build: wide, sturdy forms, confident serifs, and controlled contrast for a strong page presence. Its details suggest an emphasis on print-like solidity and clear, commanding display typography.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong word shape and consistent texture across mixed case, with slab serifs doing much of the legibility work at display sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and headline-ready, matching the weight and presence of the letters.