Slab Contrasted Ulze 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Elkdale' by Matteson Typographics (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, circus, playful, rugged, vintage, attention-grabbing, thematic branding, vintage revival, decorative display, wedge serifs, soft corners, ink traps, notched, compact counters.
A heavy display serif with chunky, bracketed slab-like serifs and pronounced, sculpted notches throughout. Stems are thick and confident, with small counters and occasional cut-in details that create a stamped or carved feel. Terminals and corners tend toward softened edges, while the interior cutouts and wedge-like shaping introduce a lively rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals and capitals carry the same bold, decorative carving, keeping the texture consistent in both short words and longer lines.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, event promos, packaging fronts, and bold brand marks where the decorative notches can be appreciated. It also works well for themed signage and short, punchy copy that benefits from a vintage show-poster flavor.
The overall tone is showy and theatrical, evoking Western posters, circus bills, and old-time storefront signage. Its bold silhouettes and playful notching add a slightly mischievous, hand-crafted energy that feels nostalgic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, period-evocative texture—combining sturdy slab foundations with carved, ornamental cut-ins to create a recognizable voice for display typography.
The distinctive interior notches can visually “sparkle” at larger sizes but may fill in or create busy texture as sizes get smaller, especially in tight spacing. The design reads best when given room to breathe, allowing the carved details in letters like A, K, R, and S to remain clear.