Slab Unbracketed Ulruh 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A condensed italic slab serif with a pronounced rightward slant and clean, unbracketed rectangular serifs. Strokes show a modest contrast with sharp joints and tapered curves, creating a crisp, slightly calligraphic rhythm despite the slab structure. Counters are compact and vertical stems are dominant, giving the letters a tall, streamlined texture; capitals read especially narrow and upright in structure while leaning as a whole. Numerals follow the same narrow, angular logic with distinctive, pointed terminals and tight internal space.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, mastheads, and display copy where the condensed italic silhouette can build energy without consuming space. It can also work well on book jackets, posters, and packaging that benefit from a vintage editorial voice and a firm, structured serif presence.
The overall tone feels vintage and editorial, like classic newspaper display or mid‑century titling. Its sharp slant and condensed proportions add urgency and drama, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and assertive rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to merge the firmness of slab serifs with the momentum of an italic, delivering a compact, high-impact texture for display typography. Its narrow build and crisp unbracketed serifs suggest a focus on strong color on the page and efficient, space-saving emphasis.
In text samples, the tight fit and strong diagonal movement create a lively horizontal flow, but the narrow counters and sharp details make it most effective at larger sizes or with generous tracking. The design’s crisp, square serifs and pointed curves give it a slightly engraved, poster-like presence.