Slab Contrasted Ulfe 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, confident, editorial, rugged, heritage, assertive, impact, authority, durability, print tradition, display clarity, bracketed, blocky, compact apertures, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and a strongly grounded silhouette. Serifs are thick and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, producing a solid, poster-like texture across lines. Stroke contrast is present but secondary to mass: curves stay full and weighty while joins and terminals create crisp, chiseled edges. The lowercase shows a robust, slightly condensed rhythm with rounded bowls and firm, straight-sided stems, and the numerals share the same squat, sturdy build for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where a dense, sturdy serif can carry the page—such as posters, book jackets, packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers where strong typographic color is desirable, rather than long-form body copy.
The font reads as bold and self-assured, with a workmanlike toughness and a classic print sensibility. Its slab structure and dense counters give it a no-nonsense, authoritative voice suited to emphatic statements and high-impact typographic moments.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, high-impact slab voice that feels rooted in traditional printing while remaining clean and contemporary in silhouette. Its wide stance and reinforced serifs emphasize stability and visibility in display typography.
In the sample text, the weight creates strong line presence and a dark typographic color, while the wide set and slab serifs help maintain legibility at display sizes. The overall design balances blunt geometry with softened curves, keeping it approachable despite the heavy build.