Slab Contrasted Ugra 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Bommer Slab' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, collegiate, industrial, punchy, impact, authority, heritage, legibility, display, blocky, sturdy, compact, high-impact, bracketed.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, squared letterforms and firm, block-like terminals. Serifs are thick and strongly integrated, giving the shapes a carved, constructed feel, while moderate contrast and slightly bracketed joins keep counters open and readable. The uppercase is wide and steady with substantial vertical stems; the lowercase follows a robust, workmanlike rhythm with a single-storey “g” and prominent, squared shoulders. Numerals are dense and weighty, with rounded bowls held in check by straight cuts and flat bases.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and large-format applications where thick serifs and sturdy shapes can carry visual weight. It can also work for branding, labels, and packaging that need a confident, traditional-meets-industrial presence, and for sports or collegiate-style titling where impact and clarity are priorities.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, balancing vintage print character with a practical, industrial confidence. It evokes classic display typography—signage, posters, and editorial headlines—where strong silhouettes and authority matter more than delicacy.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a durable slab-serif voice, combining strong geometry and restrained contrast for legibility at display sizes. The emphasis appears to be on bold, dependable letterforms that reproduce well in print and hold up in dense, high-contrast settings.
The texture stays dark and even in running text, with pronounced rectangular joins and minimal flourish. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) retain a slightly squared tension that helps the face feel mechanical and stable rather than soft.