Slab Contrasted Ulnu 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Forrest' by Fenotype, 'Hawking' by Latinotype, 'Bogue' by Melvastype, 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, heritage, editorial, sturdy, friendly, impact, legibility, authority, classic feel, display readability, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hint, low stress, soft corners.
A heavy, bracketed slab serif with broad proportions and a solid, compact color on the page. Stems are thick and vertical, with subtly tapered joins into squared slabs; the serifs read as firm and rectangular rather than razor-sharp, and corners are slightly softened. Bowls and counters are generous for the weight, giving letters like B, D, O, and P a clear interior rhythm, while the lowercase shows stout, rounded forms with small, sturdy terminals. Numerals are similarly weighty and open, designed to hold up at display sizes without clogging.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand statements where a sturdy serif voice is needed. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, especially where a classic, print-like presence and strong emphasis are desirable.
The overall tone is robust and assured, with a classic print sensibility that feels at home in headlines and signage. Its strong slabs and roomy counters project reliability and approachability, balancing old-style warmth with a punchy, poster-ready presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif silhouette, pairing weight and width for authority while preserving legibility through open counters and clear, bracketed serifs.
The font maintains a consistent, even texture across mixed-case text, with noticeable emphasis in capitals and a slightly more convivial, rounded feel in the lowercase. The heavy serifs and broad letterforms create strong word shapes, while the internal spacing keeps longer lines readable for a display-oriented serif.