Slab Contrasted Ugpu 14 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Crystal' by AVP, 'Chaparral' by Adobe, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, and 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, sports branding, assertive, sturdy, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, tradition, readability, print feel, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, compact, chunky.
A heavy slab serif with broad, block-like, bracketed serifs and a compact, robust build. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and softly curved transitions that keep the texture from feeling purely geometric. Counters are relatively tight in several letters, while the overall rhythm remains steady and legible at large sizes. Terminals and serifs have a slightly scooped, softened finish that adds a subtle carved or printed character.
Best suited for headlines, posters, mastheads, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It can also work for logos and sports or collegiate-style branding, and for short editorial callouts where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and emphatic, with a classic, old-style sturdiness that reads as traditional and authoritative. Its weight and slab structure give it a workmanlike, dependable feel, while the softened details suggest a slightly nostalgic, print-forward personality rather than a purely modern one.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice, balancing strong rectangular serifs with softened, print-like shaping to keep large text feeling warm and familiar.
The figures are bold and display-friendly, matching the letters’ chunky proportions and strong baseline presence. The lowercase maintains a solid, readable silhouette with clear differentiation between similar forms, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, suited to impactful setting.