Slab Contrasted Ulda 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Chiavettieri' by Kostic, and 'Basco Std' and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, vintage, confident, bookish, western, industrial, impact, warmth, heritage, sturdiness, display readability, robust, chunky, bracketed, softened, friendly.
A robust slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that soften the otherwise heavy, blocky construction. Stroke weight is consistently strong, with noticeable modulation in curves and at terminals, and a slightly irregular, letterpress-like rhythm that keeps forms from feeling purely geometric. Proportions are broad and steady, with generous counters and a moderate x-height that supports readability in short passages. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, high-impact structure, with clear shapes and emphatic horizontals.
This typeface is well-suited to posters, headlines, and branding where a sturdy, characterful slab serif can carry a message at a glance. It also works for packaging and editorial callouts that benefit from a bold typographic voice, and can handle short paragraphs or subheads when a dense, energetic texture is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, evoking signage, print ephemera, and old-style display typography with a friendly edge. Its weight and slab structure communicate confidence and solidity, while the softened detailing adds warmth and approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif presence with a touch of vintage warmth, balancing assertive display impact with enough openness in the forms to remain usable beyond single-word settings.
The serif treatment is prominent and consistent, creating strong baseline and cap-line emphasis. Curves show a slightly squarish tension and rounded transitions, contributing to a compact, muscular texture in text settings.