Slab Contrasted Ulku 4 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Wide' by Canada Type, 'Clarendon Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, editorial, collegiate, impact, heritage, authority, legibility, display, bracketed, blocky, ball terminals, compact counters, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab-serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a strong, blocky skeleton. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick verticals and comparatively thinner joins and inner curves, giving the letters a carved, poster-like weight. Terminals are often rounded or subtly bulbous, and many curves tighten into compact counters, producing a dense, authoritative texture. Spacing and sidebearings read generous enough for display, while the overall rhythm stays even and upright across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where mass and contrast can carry the message—posters, packaging, book or magazine titling, and bold branding work particularly well. It can also fit sports-leaning or collegiate-themed identities and signage where strong slabs and a compact, punchy texture are desirable.
The tone feels bold and assertive with a vintage, press-and-poster sensibility. Its chunky slabs and rounded terminals suggest a friendly toughness—more traditional and dependable than sleek or minimalist. The overall impression lands in the realm of classic American editorial and collegiate signage, with a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif structure, balancing sturdy geometry with softened, rounded terminals for approachability. Its contrast and dense counters aim for a dramatic, print-forward presence that remains legible and stable at large sizes.
Uppercase forms are wide and stable, with strong horizontals and substantial serif feet that anchor lines. Lowercase maintains the same sturdy character; rounded letters like a, e, o stay compact and dark, and the ear/terminals add a slightly playful flavor without losing solidity. Numerals are weighty and highly legible, with the 2, 3, and 5 showing prominent curves and strong baseline presence.