Slab Contrasted Ulle 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Belizio' by Font Bureau, 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, 'Firelli' by Typejockeys, and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, sturdy, confident, vintage, workwear, impact, readability, heritage, authority, distinctiveness, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact counters, ball terminals, soft corners.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with pronounced, mostly bracketed slabs and a firm vertical stance. Strokes show clear but controlled modulation, with thick stems and slightly lighter joins that keep interior spaces open at display sizes. The letterforms lean toward squarish geometry with softened corners and occasional rounded terminals, creating a strong rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Figures are weighty and graphic, with bold curves and stable horizontals that read consistently alongside the caps.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, posters, and short-form copy where its strong slabs and dark typographic color can do the heavy lifting. It also fits branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning presence. For longer passages, it will likely perform better with generous leading and careful tracking to avoid a cramped texture.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a classic, editorial flavor that nods to traditional printing and headline typography. Its dark color and chunky serifs convey reliability and authority, while small rounded details keep it approachable rather than rigid.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with enough stroke shaping and rounded details to stay readable and distinctive in display settings. The intention seems to balance traditional slab structure with a slightly softened, contemporary finish for impactful, versatile headline use.
In the sample text, the face holds together as a dense, high-impact texture: word shapes remain distinct, but the heavy weight and tight internal counters suggest it will be most comfortable when given ample size and spacing. The mix of sharp slabs and rounded terminals adds character, producing a slightly nostalgic, poster-ready impression without becoming decorative.