Slab Contrasted Ulbu 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Coupler' by District, and 'Alkes' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, authoritative, classic, rugged, editorial, retro, high impact, headline clarity, print presence, traditional voice, sturdy branding, blocky, bracketless, chunky, ink-trap-free, poster-ready.
A robust slab-serif design with broad proportions and strong, squared terminals that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with thick verticals and comparatively lighter connecting strokes, while the serifs are heavy and blunt rather than delicate. Curves are generous and rounded, counters are open, and the overall texture forms a dark, even color with firm horizontal emphasis.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a strong, traditional slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for logos, badges, and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms and clear differentiation, especially in applications aiming for a classic editorial or heritage-inspired tone.
This typeface projects a confident, no-nonsense voice with a distinctly traditional, print-forward attitude. The heavy slabs and sturdy rhythm create an authoritative, slightly nostalgic tone that can feel editorial, collegiate, or Western-adjacent depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence and legibility in short to medium text, prioritizing a bold, stable silhouette with emphatic slab serifs. Its proportions and weight suggest an emphasis on impact and familiarity, aiming for a dependable, time-tested look rather than a minimalist or ultra-modern feel.
The numerals and capitals carry a particularly assertive, block-like silhouette, while the lowercase maintains readable, open counters that keep paragraphs from collapsing into a solid mass at larger text sizes. Overall spacing appears comfortable, supporting a solid, even typographic color in sample settings.