Slab Contrasted Ulri 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, robust, impact, readability, heritage, display strength, brand voice, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, sturdy.
A sturdy, serifed design with prominent slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are heavy with subtle modulation, producing a compact rhythm and strong vertical emphasis while still feeling slightly softened at corners. The letterforms show rounded shaping in bowls and counters, with occasional ball-like terminals (notably in the lowercase) that add a touch of warmth. Numerals are weighty and legible, and overall spacing reads generous enough to keep dense text from clogging at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and other high-impact typography where a strong serif voice is desirable. It can also work for editorial display and book-cover titling, and for packaging or branding that wants a traditional, sturdy impression.
The font conveys a confident, old-school tone—solid, dependable, and a bit collegiate. Its chunky serifs and weighty presence suggest tradition and authority, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif presence with enough rounded refinement to stay friendly and readable. It aims for strong recognition at larger sizes, balancing weight and contrast for a confident, print-forward voice.
Uppercase forms appear disciplined and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more personality through softer curves and terminal treatments, creating a lively text color. The design maintains a consistent heft across the set, favoring clarity and impact over delicacy, which helps it hold up well in short lines and emphatic settings.