Slab Contrasted Ugge 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faraon' by Latinotype and 'Chom' by Wundertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, industrial, confident, vintage, friendly, impact, stability, bold readability, heritage feel, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes are robust with subtly rounded joins and corners, giving the letterforms a slightly softened, inked-in feel rather than a razor-sharp geometric finish. Counters are moderately open and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with clear, squared terminals and prominent serifs that anchor lines of text. Numerals and capitals read particularly solid, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with simple forms and minimal flourish.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a firm, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work for bold branding elements and short blocks of copy, particularly when you want a classic slab-serif presence with sturdy legibility.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense tone with a warm, approachable edge—like classic print, labeling, or poster typography. Its bold presence feels dependable and assertive, while the softened detailing keeps it from feeling cold or overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and stability with unmistakable slab-serif character, optimized for attention-grabbing display use. Its bracketed serifs and slightly softened detailing suggest an aim for practical readability and a familiar, vintage-leaning print texture.
In the sample text, the strong slabs and dense color create high visual impact, especially at display sizes. The punctuation and ampersand match the overall blocky construction, helping maintain a consistent, poster-ready texture across mixed-case settings.