Slab Contrasted Ulwa 4 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Wide' by Canada Type, 'Clarendon Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, mechanical, impact, authority, print feel, legibility, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-contrast details.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and clearly bracketed joins that soften the corners and add a carved, press-like feel. Stems are thick and steady, with noticeable modulation in curves and joins that keeps counters open and legible at display sizes. The overall footprint is expansive, with broad capitals and substantial lowercase forms; terminals tend to finish bluntly, reinforcing the blocky silhouette. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with rounded bowls and firm slab terminals that maintain a consistent rhythm across text.
Best suited to headlines and large text where its strong slabs and wide proportions can deliver maximum impact. It also works well for editorial titling, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice with clear legibility and a classic print sensibility.
The tone is bold and authoritative, evoking editorial headlines, vintage print, and utilitarian signage. Its weight and wide stance project confidence and stability, while the bracketed serifs and subtle modulation introduce a classic, slightly retro warmth rather than a purely geometric rigidity.
Designed to provide a powerful slab-serif voice that balances industrial sturdiness with traditional, bracketed detailing. The wide proportions and strong serifs aim for high impact in display settings while keeping counters and joins readable for short passages and prominent typographic statements.
The letterforms show a consistent slab treatment across both cases, with especially strong horizontals in E/F/T and a grounded baseline presence in the lowercase. Round letters (C/G/O/Q) retain generous interior space, helping the font read clearly even with heavy strokes. Overall spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, supporting impactful setting without feeling cramped.