Slab Contrasted Ulfe 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, collegiate, vintage, confident, impact, readability, heritage, authority, display, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A robust slab-serif with hefty, bracketed slabs and compact, squared terminals that keep counters open despite the heavy weight. Strokes show clear but moderate modulation, with rounded joins and slightly softened corners that prevent the forms from feeling overly rigid. Proportions lean broad and steady, with generous caps and strong horizontals; the lowercase maintains a traditional, readable skeleton with rounded bowls and a firmly anchored baseline. Numerals are similarly weighty and stable, designed to hold their shape in large settings.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and pull quotes where its heavy slabs and broad proportions can project impact. It also works well for branding systems, packaging, and signage that need a dependable, heritage-leaning voice and strong presence in short-to-medium text blocks.
The overall tone is authoritative and workmanlike, with a familiar, old-style-meets-industrial presence. It reads as confident and editorial, evoking classic print, campus or team branding, and heritage signage while staying clean enough for contemporary layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif structure—combining bold, bracketed serifs with controlled contrast for a reliable, print-forward texture. It prioritizes sturdy silhouettes and a confident rhythm that holds up in prominent typographic roles.
The design emphasizes strong horizontal slabs and supportive bracketing, giving letters a carved, stamped impression. In text, the heavy serifs and sturdy rhythm create pronounced word shapes and a solid texture, especially at display sizes.