Slab Unbracketed Ulruh 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, book covers, magazine titles, editorial, vintage, dramatic, literary, continental, space saving, headline impact, editorial voice, classic styling, condensed, slab serif, unbracketed, forward-leaning, crisp.
A sharply condensed italic slab serif with a pronounced forward slant and clean, square-cut terminals. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, creating a steady rhythm, while the slab serifs read as firm, blocky accents rather than delicate finishing strokes. Counters are compact and vertical proportions are tall, giving the letters an upright, linear feel even in italic. The forms are generally crisp and restrained, with subtle curvature in bowls and a tight, economical fit suited to narrow settings.
This face is well suited to space-efficient headlines and subheads where a tall, compressed silhouette is desirable. It can add character to editorial layouts, book and film titling, and poster work, especially when you want an energetic italic voice with sturdy, slab-based emphasis.
The overall tone feels editorial and slightly old-world, evoking newspaper headlines, book jackets, and classic European poster typography. Its narrow, slanted stance adds urgency and drama, while the sturdy slabs keep it grounded and authoritative rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact italic for display settings, combining the efficiency of condensed proportions with the solidity and clarity of slab serifs. It prioritizes strong vertical rhythm and legibility at larger sizes, giving text a distinctive, classic headline presence.
Spacing appears tight and the condensed structure creates a strong vertical texture in text, especially in all caps. Numerals follow the same narrow, italicized pattern, maintaining consistent color and pace across mixed typography.