Slab Contrasted Ugke 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Egyptian Slate', 'Macklin', and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, confident, retro, sturdy, friendly, impact, authority, readability, nostalgia, warmth, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, blocky letterforms with prominent slab serifs and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and assertive, with moderate contrast that shows most clearly where curves transition into straights and where serifs join the stems. The serifs read as strongly bracketed and rectangular, giving the forms a grounded footprint and steady horizontal rhythm. Counters are relatively small and the spacing feels compact, producing dense, poster-like color at text sizes while maintaining clear silhouettes in the uppercase and numerals.
It performs best in high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and cover lines where its strong slabs and dense texture can carry a layout. It also suits branding and packaging that want a retro, confident voice, and can work for short editorial text or pull quotes when ample size and leading are available.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a distinctly vintage, print-forward feel. Its chunky slabs and rounded joins suggest classic editorial or collegiate energy—authoritative but not severe—making it feel approachable and punchy at the same time.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a sturdy, print-native slab structure, balancing strong rectangular serifs with softened curves for warmth. It prioritizes impact and legibility in display use while keeping enough regularity and rhythm to handle brief passages of text.
Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while the lowercase keeps a solid, workmanlike presence that remains readable in continuous text. Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, aligning well with the strong baseline emphasis created by the slabs.