Slab Contrasted Ulna 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Antica' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, industrial, confident, retro, friendly, impact, solidity, vintage flavor, signage clarity, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap-like, compact, softened.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, rectangular serifs and noticeable bracketing that gives joins a softened, slightly scooped feel. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate modulation, and terminals often end in squared-off slabs rather than sharp points. Counters are relatively compact at this weight, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase) stay round and full, keeping the texture dense but readable. The overall rhythm is steady and robust, with a workmanlike presence and clear, simplified letterforms.
Well-suited to display typography where impact and sturdiness are desired—headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold editorial callouts. It can work for short paragraphs or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, especially in contexts that benefit from a vintage or industrial flavor.
The tone is bold and self-assured, evoking vintage print and no-nonsense signage. Its hefty slabs and compact counters project solidity and reliability, while the rounded curves and bracketing keep it approachable rather than severe. Overall it feels retro-industrial with a warm, poster-ready voice.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing strong rectangular serifs with rounded, bracketed joins for a more personable texture. The emphasis appears to be on clarity and punch in display settings while retaining enough traditional form to feel familiar in text snippets.
The numerals and uppercase read especially strong and blocky, with the slabs acting as prominent anchors on baseline and cap line. In text, the weight creates a dark color and tight internal spacing, making it best when given generous size and leading so the counters can open up.