Slab Contrasted Ulho 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, robust, confident, retro, headline-ready, impact, display, heritage, readability, print flavor, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters.
This typeface has heavy, block-like slab serifs with gently bracketed joins and a solid, compact build. Strokes are thick with noticeable but controlled modulation, and terminals tend to finish in squared, sturdy forms rather than sharp points. Curves are broadly drawn and slightly flattened in places, giving rounds (like O/C) a weighty, stable presence. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the overall texture reads dense and emphatic, with a consistent, even rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, magazine features, and bold branding statements where a dense, confident texture is desirable. It can also work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice. In longer passages it will read strongly and can feel heavy, so it’s most effective when used for emphasis or larger sizes.
The tone is bold and assertive with a classic, slightly nostalgic print feel. It suggests traditional editorial and poster typography—confident, dependable, and a bit playful through its chunky slabs and softened shaping. The overall impression is friendly but authoritative, suited to attention-grabbing messages without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, combining sturdy serifs, controlled contrast, and broad curves to create a distinctive, print-forward display voice. Its consistent heaviness and softened shaping prioritize presence and readability in attention-focused applications.
In the sample text, the strong slabs create prominent horizontal accents that help words lock together into a cohesive headline color. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and serif treatment, keeping mixed text and figures visually unified. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike build that remains legible at large display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, heavy texture.