Slab Contrasted Ulmu 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, 'Naiche' by Studio Sun, and 'Noort' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, robust, heritage, confident, sturdy, impact, legibility, tradition, solidity, warmth, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, soft corners, compact joins.
A sturdy slab-serif design with heavy, squared terminals and subtly bracketed serifs that soften the joins. Strokes are strongly weighted with noticeable but not dramatic contrast, giving counters a rounded, slightly pinched feel in letters like B, P, and R. The overall drawing favors broad proportions and solid stems, while curves (C, G, O, S) are generously rounded and sit comfortably against the dense horizontals. Lowercase forms are compact and workmanlike, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a t with a broad crossbar; numerals are thick and legible with a prominent, rounded 8 and sturdy 2 and 3.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where strong presence and high legibility are needed. It can also work well for packaging and brand marks that want a traditional, sturdy slab-serif voice, and for editorial layouts seeking a bold, ink-on-paper texture.
The font reads as dependable and assertive, with a classic newspaper and poster sensibility. Its heavy slabs and rounded shaping create a friendly toughness—more approachable than austere—suited to confident, attention-holding typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif look with approachable curves and consistent, durable detailing, balancing classic display character with enough regularity for setting impactful text.
The rhythm is dense and steady, emphasizing dark text color and clear word shapes. Serifs and terminals remain consistent across the set, supporting a cohesive texture in paragraphs while still feeling headline-forward.