Slab Contrasted Ulni 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC and 'Bookman Old Style' and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, editorial, impact, readability, classic feel, editorial tone, bracketed, blocky, soft corners, low stress, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and clearly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves, giving the letters a crisp, inked-in rhythm rather than a monoline feel. Terminals are blunt and squared, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are full and round, creating a solid, readable silhouette. Lowercase forms are robust and conventional, with a single-storey g and a compact, weighty presence that holds together well in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where a strong, confident voice is needed. It also fits well for packaging and branding that wants a traditional, dependable feel, and for book or editorial covers where a bold slab serif can anchor the composition.
The overall tone is grounded and assertive, with a warm, slightly old-fashioned editorial character. Its bold slabs and rounded bowls feel approachable and trustworthy, leaning toward classic poster and headline typography rather than minimal modern styling.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif structure and a touch of editorial contrast. It prioritizes a dense, confident texture and familiar letterforms that read quickly while still feeling distinctive in display use.
The spacing and letterfit appear generous enough for large text, while the heavy joins and compact counters suggest it benefits from comfortable sizes and a bit of breathing room in longer passages. Numerals are strong and even in color, matching the sturdy, print-oriented texture of the letters.