Slab Contrasted Ulnu 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, confident, heritage, sturdy, friendly, impact, readability, print feel, warmth, authority, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded joins, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky proportions and softened, bracketed serifs that give the outlines a carved, slightly rounded feel. Strokes show a clear but not extreme modulation, with thick verticals and subtly thinner joins and curves; counters are generous and open for the weight. Terminals often finish with small flares or ball-like endings, especially in lowercase, and many joints exhibit a mild ink-trap impression that keeps shapes from clogging. The overall rhythm is compact and stable, with a consistent, poster-ready color across words and lines.
Well suited to headlines, deck type, and short-form editorial typography where strong presence and readability are needed. Its sturdy slabs and open counters also work for packaging, labels, and book covers that want a classic, print-forward voice. In longer passages it can function as robust text at larger sizes, especially for pull quotes or section openers.
The tone is bold and assertive, but not severe—its rounded details and sturdy slabs create an approachable, old-school confidence. It suggests print traditions and headline typography while maintaining a warm, slightly playful character in the lowercase. Overall it reads as dependable, attention-getting, and distinctly editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice that balances authority with warmth. The bracketed slabs and softened terminals aim for strong impact without harshness, while the moderate modulation and open counters support clarity in real-world print-like settings. Overall, it’s built to look confident and traditional, with a touch of friendliness.
Uppercase forms feel squared and anchored, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded terminals and lively curvature, creating a pleasant contrast between formal and informal voices. Numerals are hefty and highly legible, matching the same slab logic and maintaining strong presence in mixed text. The face holds its shape well in dense settings, with clear internal whitespace helping legibility at display and large text sizes.