Slab Contrasted Ughu 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Huemul Slab' by W Type Foundry, and 'Chom' by Wundertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, strong, industrial, retro, editorial, confident, impact, authority, headline use, heritage tone, legibility, blocky, compact, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtle modulation and prominent rectangular slabs that often feel slightly bracketed into the stems. Counters are tight and apertures tend toward closed, giving the letters a dense, dark color on the line. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and sturdy verticals, while curves are rounded but kept firm by squared terminals and blunt joins. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, reading as solid, poster-ready figures.
Best suited for display settings where maximum impact is desired—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold editorial decks. It also fits branding and packaging that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab voice, and it can work for signage when strong contrast against the background is available.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a retro editorial flavor that recalls headlines, signage, and bold print. Its chunky slabs and tight counters convey toughness and confidence rather than delicacy, leaning toward a practical, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif look that remains legible and cohesive under heavy weight. Its tall x-height, firm terminals, and dense rhythm suggest an emphasis on authority and clarity in display typography.
At text sizes it produces a very strong typographic color, with heavy emphasis on word shapes and a slightly compressed internal spacing due to the tight counters. The strong slabs and dense forms make it especially impactful in short bursts, while long passages can feel weighty unless given generous leading and tracking.