Slab Contrasted Ugda 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, and 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, classic, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, readability, versatility, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, robust, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and compact internal counters that create a dense, authoritative texture. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, but overall weight remains emphatically solid, with squared terminals and strong horizontals. The letterforms lean traditional in structure, with a slightly condensed, “set” rhythm in text and a clearly differentiated, oldstyle-leaning numeral feel; the round forms stay tight and controlled rather than expansive.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, and poster typography where a forceful, traditional slab voice is desired. It can also work for editorial titling, packaging, and brand marks that need a sturdy, heritage-leaning presence, especially in short blocks of text or larger sizes.
The tone is assertive and established, reading as traditional and dependable rather than delicate or playful. Its bold slabs and disciplined shapes evoke editorial seriousness and institutional signage, with a hint of collegiate/heritage character.
Designed to deliver a high-impact slab-serif presence that balances rugged structure with a touch of contrast-driven refinement. The overall intent appears to be a dependable, attention-holding text and display face that reads clearly and confidently in bold statements.
In running text the dark color builds quickly, so spacing and line length will influence readability; it performs best when given enough leading. The strong serifs and tight apertures help it hold together at display sizes and in punchy headlines, while the contrast adds refinement to an otherwise rugged build.