Slab Contrasted Ugmy 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, confident, editorial, classic, sturdy, american, impact, readability, heritage, approachability, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, heavy weight, blocky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thick stems and slightly slimmer joins that keep counters open at display sizes. Curves are generously rounded, and several glyphs feature ball-like terminals and teardrop endings, adding softness to an otherwise blocky silhouette. The rhythm is steady and emphatic, with wide shoulders, substantial joins, and strong vertical stress; numerals and capitals read particularly robust and poster-ready.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form display where its thick slabs and rounded terminals can project confidence and clarity. It also works well for branding and packaging that needs a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and for book covers or editorial titling where bold, classic presence is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a familiar, workmanlike character that leans editorial and heritage. It balances authority and warmth—firm, headline-forward shapes tempered by rounded details and friendly terminals.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a traditional slab-serif backbone, combining strong, squared serifs with softened terminals for a more approachable display texture.
Capitals have a broad stance and prominent slabs that create strong horizontal emphasis. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure, with single-storey shapes where expected and rounded terminals that can read slightly nostalgic. The figures are heavy and highly legible, suited to impact rather than delicate detail.