Slab Contrasted Ulga 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, signage, robust, editorial, heritage, confident, rugged, impact, readability, classic tone, print presence, sturdiness, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, heavy serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with generous, blocky serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are heavy with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, and many terminals end in rounded or slightly bulbous forms that give the face an inked, stamped quality. The letterforms read as compact and solid, with wide bowls and strong horizontals; counters remain open enough to hold up in dense settings. Numerals are hefty and even, matching the text weight and maintaining a consistent, grounded rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display roles where weight and serif presence can do the work—headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging. It can also serve for short bursts of text in editorial layouts or book-cover typography where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a classic, slightly nostalgic flavor. It feels trustworthy and traditional rather than sleek, projecting a confident, headline-forward presence that suggests print-era signage and editorial typography.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with comfortable readability at larger sizes, combining traditional slab construction with softened details to keep the texture warm and approachable.
The design leans on strong slab feet and sturdy shoulders, while small curves and rounding prevent it from feeling overly rigid. The texture in the sample text is dark and even, with distinct word shapes and a steady baseline presence.