Slab Contrasted Uglu 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, 'Cartier Book' by Monotype, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, pull quotes, vintage, confident, rugged, theatrical, editorial, headline impact, heritage tone, strong texture, poster presence, print character, chunky, blocky, bracketed, compact counters, engraved feel.
A robust slab-serif design with heavy, blocky terminals and clearly bracketed-feeling joins that soften transitions into the serifs. The letterforms lean on sturdy verticals and rounded bowls, with noticeable stroke modulation that adds a subtly engraved, vintage texture. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, producing strong word shapes and a punchy, headline-forward rhythm.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a bold, traditional slab-serif presence is desirable. It can also work for short blocks of editorial text or pull quotes when a dense, characterful texture is preferred over a light, airy page color.
This typeface projects a confident, old-school voice with a touch of showmanship. Its chunky, emphatic forms feel editorial and poster-ready, suggesting a traditional, slightly theatrical tone rather than a neutral, minimalist one.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability at display sizes while retaining a classic, heritage-inflected serif voice. Its sturdy slabs and slightly modulated strokes prioritize a strong typographic color and distinctive texture that stands out in branding and editorial settings.
The uppercase feels especially stately and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a compact, energetic texture that keeps lines visually tight. Numerals match the overall sturdiness, reading clearly with the same blocky, display-oriented emphasis.