Slab Contrasted Ulda 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Chiavettieri' by Kostic, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Basco Std' and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, industrial, confident, heritage, assertive, impact, authority, readability, bracketed, chunky, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap hint.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a compact, blocky build. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing a crisp rhythm in text. The letterforms are fairly wide with roomy internal counters, and terminals often finish in squared, blunt slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Curves are firm rather than delicate, and joins feel slightly softened, giving the overall texture an even, printed-looking color across lines.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold editorial typography where a strong slab serif voice is needed. It can also work well in branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, heritage-leaning presence, and for short text runs or pull quotes where its heavy texture remains comfortable.
The tone is confident and utilitarian, with a vintage editorial and industrial flavor. Its weight and squared serifs project authority and practicality, while the subtle bracketing keeps it from feeling overly mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif with clear, authoritative forms and a consistent, print-friendly texture. It prioritizes presence and legibility in bold display use while retaining enough contrast and shaping to feel refined rather than purely geometric.
Capitals have a sturdy, sign-like presence, and the lowercase maintains strong clarity with simple, no-nonsense shapes. Numerals follow the same blocky logic and appear designed to hold up in bold settings where differentiation needs to remain obvious.