Slab Contrasted Ulna 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, confident, industrial, western, retro, collegiate, impact, heritage, authority, nostalgia, chunky, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap feel, lively.
A heavy, compact slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab: verticals read dominant while joins and curves taper subtly, giving counters a slightly pinched, ink-trap-like flavor in places. Terminals are square and decisive, with tight apertures and generous interior weight that keeps the silhouette dense and graphic. The lowercase has a traditional, two-storey structure where expected, with a rounded, ball-like ear on the g and pronounced shoulders that keep the rhythm sturdy rather than delicate. Numerals are similarly stout and headline-oriented, with clear slab feet and simplified, high-impact shapes.
Well-suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic voice is needed, such as posters, display advertising, labels, and packaging. It can also work for bold wordmarks and signage where the slab structure and wide stance help maintain presence at a distance.
The tone is bold and assertive, leaning toward vintage display traditions—part print-shop poster, part athletic/collegiate, with a hint of western and industrial signage. Its weight and bracketed slabs project solidity and authority, while the subtle tapers in curves add a lively, slightly old-fashioned warmth.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif personality—prioritizing strong silhouettes, sturdy serifs, and a dense typographic color for display-forward composition.
The design reads best in larger sizes where the tight apertures and dense color become a feature rather than a constraint. The wide set and strong horizontal elements create a stable baseline and a commanding, banner-like texture in text settings.