Sans Contrasted Ulte 2 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, institutional, impact, readability, tradition, authority, display, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft joins, open counters, ample spacing.
A heavy, generously proportioned text face with broad letterforms, substantial bowls, and clear stroke modulation. Stems and main strokes read strongly, while curves transition with noticeably thinner connections, creating a crisp yet smooth rhythm. The design uses bracketed serifs and rounded terminals in several forms, with open counters and a steady baseline that helps large-size clarity. Numerals are robust and prominent, with traditional shaping and strong presence.
Best suited to display settings where strong typographic color is desired: headlines, pull quotes, posters, and prominent packaging or branding. It can also work for short editorial blocks or subheads when ample size and leading are available to keep the heavy strokes comfortable.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a bookish, editorial flavor. Its weight and width lend it an assertive, headline-ready voice that can feel institutional and trustworthy rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver classic, high-impact readability with traditional detailing, combining broad proportions and pronounced contrast to stand out in titles while retaining a familiar, print-oriented character.
In the sample text, the broad set and strong color produce dense, impactful lines; spacing stays even enough to avoid clogging despite the weight. The mix of sharp slab-like horizontals and softened joins gives it a sturdy but not mechanical texture.