Slab Contrasted Ugma 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Lenga' by Eurotypo, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, assertive, traditional, collegiate, impact, authority, classic, readability, printy, bracketed, blocky, high-ink, compact, crisp.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared terminals and mostly bracketed joins that soften the slab-to-stem transition. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with thick verticals and slightly lighter horizontals, producing a firm, printed rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, giving the face a compact, high-ink texture. The lowercase has a single-storey “a” and a robust, vertical stress; serifs sit flat and even, reinforcing a strong baseline and a confident headline presence.
This font performs best in headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where strong serifs and compact counters add presence. It also suits packaging, signage, and branding that benefit from a traditional, sturdy slab-serif voice and high contrast in print or on screen.
The overall tone is authoritative and grounded, evoking classic print typography with a slightly collegiate or poster-like solidity. It feels dependable and emphatic rather than delicate, with a no-nonsense voice suited to statements and labels.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with extra weight and compact spacing for emphasis. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast suggest a focus on readable, impactful display typography that still references traditional editorial forms.
Round letters retain squarish tension at the curves, while diagonals and joins stay thick and stable, keeping color consistent at display sizes. Numerals and capitals appear engineered for impact, with clear, blocky silhouettes that hold up well in dense settings.