Slab Contrasted Ugje 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Adria Slab' by FaceType, 'Basil' and 'Sybilla' by Karandash, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, robust, vintage, confident, friendly, collegiate, impact, heritage, sturdiness, readability, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-impact, sturdy.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and pronounced bracketed slabs that read as chiseled and durable. Strokes are mostly uniform but show a subtle thick–thin rhythm, with strong horizontal terminals and squarish joins that keep the texture dense. Curves are rounded and full (notably in O, C, and the bowls), while corners often resolve into crisp slab endings that create a punchy, poster-like color. Numerals are similarly weighty and wide, with simple, sturdy construction that matches the uppercase.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where strong presence and legibility at distance matter—posters, signage, labels, and bold brand systems. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles in editorial layouts where a rugged slab voice is desired.
The overall tone feels bold, dependable, and slightly nostalgic, like mid-century signage or collegiate/athletic lettering interpreted as a text-capable slab. Its weight and chunky serifs convey confidence and authority, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a classic slab-serif vocabulary—wide, weighty forms and prominent slabs that stay readable and cohesive in display settings while remaining structured enough for repeated text lines.
Spacing and rhythm produce a dark, even typographic color that holds together strongly in headlines. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with clearly slabbed terminals, supporting an editorial slab-serif feel rather than a delicate or calligraphic one.