Slab Contrasted Ulda 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Basco Std' and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, confident, retro, editorial, sturdy, friendly, impact, heritage tone, readability, warmth, authority, bracketed serifs, soft corners, large counters, round terminals, high presence.
A robust slab-serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and softened joins that keep the forms from feeling overly rigid. Strokes are heavy with noticeable modulation, and the letters carry broad proportions with generous internal space, giving counters a rounded, open feel. Terminals and serifs read as squared but slightly cushioned, producing a steady rhythm in text while keeping strong display impact. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same weighty, grounded construction, with clear silhouettes and a consistent, even color across lines.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short-to-medium passages where a strong typographic voice is desired. It works well for packaging and branding that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning presence, and for editorial display such as book covers, pull quotes, and section openers.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike with a warm, slightly vintage flavor. It suggests durability and straightforwardness, but the rounded shapes and roomy counters add approachability, making it feel friendly rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif voice that feels dependable and classic, while staying readable and inviting through rounded interiors and moderated detailing. It aims to bridge display authority with practical legibility for prominent text settings.
In the sample text, the heavy texture creates strong emphasis and holds up well at larger sizes; spacing looks comfortable and the serif structure helps maintain clarity across mixed-case passages. The design balances solidity with readability by avoiding overly tight apertures or spiky detailing.