Slab Contrasted Ulba 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coupler' by District and 'Alkes' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, industrial, confident, retro, impact, stability, print feel, display strength, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Stems are thick and relatively straight, while the serifs read as substantial slabs with subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Curves are generously rounded but kept tight and controlled, producing compact counters and a weighty rhythm. Terminals and corners show slight shaping that helps prevent clogging at heavy joins, and the overall texture stays consistent from capitals through figures and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a solid, attention-grabbing texture is desired. It should perform well in editorial display, branding marks, packaging, and signage where sturdiness and legibility at larger sizes matter more than delicate detail.
The font conveys a confident, workmanlike tone with a hint of vintage print—more utilitarian than elegant. Its heavy slabs and compact interiors create an assertive voice suited to emphatic messaging, while the gentle bracketing keeps it from feeling harsh or purely geometric.
The design appears intended as a bold, no-nonsense slab serif that delivers strong emphasis and a classic printed feel. Its wide stance, substantial slabs, and controlled rounding suggest a focus on impact and reliability for display typography.
In running text, the bold stroke weight and tight apertures create a strong, poster-like texture; spacing appears tuned for impact rather than airy readability. The numerals match the letters in heft and presence, reinforcing a cohesive, headline-forward character.