Slab Contrasted Ulri 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Pacella' by ITC and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, book covers, robust, heritage, confident, institutional, impact, readability, authority, classic tone, bracketed serifs, low stress, ball terminals, large x-height, strong serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed terminals and a clear, traditional structure. Strokes show noticeable contrast without becoming delicate, with firm verticals and heavy serifs that create a strong baseline and headline presence. Counters are open and round, curves are smoothly drawn, and the lowercase features a large x-height with compact ascenders and descenders. Details like ball terminals (notably on forms such as a and y) and a relatively crisp, slightly condensed rhythm in the caps add a classic, print-oriented texture.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and display sizes where its strong slabs and contrast can establish hierarchy quickly. It can also work for editorial layouts, book typography, and branding systems that want a classic, authoritative voice with high legibility.
The overall tone is confident and authoritative, with a heritage feel reminiscent of established editorial and institutional typography. It reads as sturdy and dependable rather than playful, projecting seriousness and clarity with a touch of warmth from the rounded curves and bracketed serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif presence with strong impact and dependable readability. It balances classic proportions and bracketed slabs with enough contrast and refined curves to feel appropriate for contemporary editorial and branding use.
The numeral set appears sturdy and highly legible, with the 0 showing a strong oval and the 1 and 7 shaped with clear, straightforward silhouettes. Uppercase forms feel formal and weighty, while the lowercase maintains an approachable rhythm that supports longer passages without losing character.