Slab Contrasted Ugra 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, robust, vintage, editorial, poster-ready, impact, heritage feel, headline strength, print character, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, rounded corners.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, sturdy verticals, and compact, squared-off counters. Serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, giving the forms a carved, slightly softened look rather than razor-sharp geometry. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are full and weighty, while joins and terminals show subtle notching and squarish cut-ins that add texture at display sizes. Lowercase features a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a stout, blunt t, all reinforcing a dense, emphatic rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and immediate readability are needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab serif. In longer text, it will create a dark, emphatic page color, making it most comfortable at larger sizes or in short editorial bursts.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a traditional, print-forward personality. It reads as workmanlike and dependable, evoking classic editorial headlines and vintage signage rather than minimalist modernism. The chunky slabs and dark color create an assertive, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing strong serifs and dense counters for a bold, authoritative look. The slightly softened, notched details suggest an aim for character and tactile print flavor rather than purely neutral utility.
The font’s strong color and compact apertures create a tight, cohesive texture in paragraphs, while the exaggerated slabs give individual letters a memorable silhouette. Figures are similarly blocky and weighty, matching the uppercase well for numerals in headlines and labels.