Slab Contrasted Ulme 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC and 'Bookman Old Style' and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, confident, rugged, vintage, authoritative, industrial, impact, legibility, presence, durability, headline, blocky, sturdy, punchy, compact counters, short serifs.
The design is a very heavy, wide serif with prominent slab-like terminals and clearly defined joins. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slabby build, with thick verticals and comparatively lighter curves and connecting strokes, producing a crisp, punchy rhythm in text. Counters are compact and the overall silhouette is blocky and stable, with short, squared serifs and softened inner curves that keep the forms readable at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a strong slab-serif voice is desirable. It can also work for branding marks, sports or western-leaning motifs, and short editorial runs such as pull quotes or section headers, particularly when you want dense, high-contrast texture without delicacy.
This typeface feels assertive and workmanlike, with a sturdy, old-school tone that reads as dependable and direct. Its heavy presence and squared-off details create a confident, no-nonsense voice with a hint of vintage print and signage character.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact while staying clear and structured, especially in large settings. The heavy slabs and controlled contrast suggest an intention to evoke traditional print sturdiness and to hold up in bold editorial or poster contexts where strong shapes are needed.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight counters create a solid typographic mass that stays coherent across mixed case. Numerals and capitals share the same heavy, squared stability, reinforcing a consistent, display-first texture.