Slab Contrasted Ully 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, traditional, confident, literary, robust, impact, readability, heritage, print feel, headline strength, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact, ink-trap hints.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a compact, newspaper-like rhythm. Stems are thick and steady, with moderate internal contrast and clearly modeled joins that keep counters open at display sizes. The overall construction feels slightly condensed in places, with tight apertures and purposeful terminals; the lowercase shows strong serifs on ascenders and a weighty, low-contrast flow through bowls and arches. Numerals are bold and rounded with prominent slabs, matching the dense, poster-friendly texture of the letters.
This face is well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where a solid, high-impact texture is desired. It can also work for editorial branding, book covers, and packaging that benefits from a classic slab-serif presence and strong typographic color.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, evoking print editorial typography and classic signage. Its weight and squared serifs add a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with modern heaviness—prioritizing strong presence, sturdy word shapes, and a consistent, print-forward texture for display use.
In the sample text, the font creates a dark, even color with strong word shapes and clear punctuation presence. The bracketing and chunky serifs help anchor lines, making it feel stable and emphatic in headlines and short blocks.