Slab Contrasted Ugtu 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Huemul Slab' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, assertive, industrial, editorial, rugged, impact, authority, vintage print, robustness, readability, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and prominent rectangular serifs that read as braced and slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Strokes are thick and confident with a noticeable but controlled contrast, giving counters a tight, punchy feel. The lowercase is compact with sturdy arches and terminals, while the uppercase maintains a strong, poster-like silhouette; numerals are equally weighty and built for impact. Overall spacing feels generous enough for headlines, with dense black shapes that form an even, rhythmic texture in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and editorial display where strong presence and a grounded, print-like feel are desired. It also fits branding applications such as logos, packaging, and labels, as well as bold signage where sturdy slab serifs help anchor letterforms at a distance.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a classic workhorse attitude that recalls vintage printing and utilitarian signage. Its weight and slabs convey reliability and authority, while the slight softening at joins keeps it approachable rather than purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: strong silhouettes, sturdy serifs, and a dense typographic color that reads confidently in display settings while remaining structured enough for short text passages.
The face holds up well in all-caps and mixed-case settings, producing a dark, cohesive color that favors short lines and large sizes. The design’s strong serifs and compact counters create clear word shapes, but the overall texture is intentionally dense and attention-grabbing.