Slab Contrasted Ugli 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, sports branding, confident, traditional, robust, athletic, impact, readability, heritage, authority, branding, bracketed serifs, blocky, high impact, soft corners, large counters.
A heavy, broad-shouldered slab serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with stout verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, and the overall drawing favors generous interior counters for clarity at large sizes. Terminals are mostly flat and squared, with subtle rounding and bracketing that softens the otherwise blocky silhouettes. Uppercase forms feel wide and stable, while lowercase stays sturdy and legible with clear, conventional shapes and a pronounced, weighty rhythm.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, magazine sections, posters, and promotional graphics where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work for packaging or branded systems that want a classic, sturdy slab-serif feel, especially when set with comfortable line spacing.
The tone is confident and traditional with a strong, headline-ready presence. It evokes classic print typography—authoritative and dependable—while the broad proportions and chunky serifs add an energetic, slightly collegiate or poster-like punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif look with enough contrast and internal openness to stay crisp in impactful sizes. Its wide, steady proportions and bracketed slabs suggest a focus on authority and readability for titling and branding.
Spacing appears open enough to keep dense settings readable despite the heavy weight, and the numerals match the same solid, square-seriffed construction for consistent display use. The overall texture is dark and even, with bracketing helping reduce harshness in long lines.