Slab Contrasted Ulsy 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Edit Serif Arabic', 'Edit Serif Cyrillic', and 'Edit Serif Pro' by Atlas Font Foundry; 'Askan' by Hoftype; and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, confident, editorial, heritage, authoritative, rugged, impact, authority, print tone, classic slab, display strength, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-ink.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, rounded/bracketed serif joins, and a solid, high-ink color on the page. Strokes show noticeable contrast, especially in curved letters, while horizontal slabs stay thick and stable. Counters are compact and well-contained, giving capitals a dense, monumental feel; the lowercase is similarly weighty with sturdy stems and short, firm terminals. Overall spacing reads generous for the weight, and the figures appear robust and strongly aligned to the baseline.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and dense color make it effective for posters, magazine editorial layouts, branding marks, and packaging, particularly where a classic yet forceful serif presence is desired.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a dependable, print-forward character. It evokes classic editorial typography and heritage signage while retaining a slightly rugged, workmanlike presence due to its thick slabs and compact inner spaces.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, editorial slab-serif voice that remains legible and cohesive in impactful sizes. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast aim to combine traditional serif cues with a durable, attention-grabbing texture.
Curved letters like C, G, O, and S keep smooth, rounded contours that balance the angular slab details. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests the design is optimized for impactful upright setting with strong word shapes at display sizes.