Slab Contrasted Ulni 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, sports branding, packaging, confident, traditional, sturdy, collegiate, impact, heritage, readability, branding, bracketed, blocky, compact joins, ink-trap like.
A heavy, serifed design with prominent slab-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep the letterforms from feeling purely geometric. Strokes are thick with clear internal shaping, producing noticeable (but not delicate) contrast and crisp, high-impact silhouettes. Counters are moderately open, curves are broadly drawn, and the overall rhythm is steady and authoritative, with sturdy horizontals and squared-off finishing details. Lowercase forms read robust and compact, while capitals carry a strong, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where strong typographic presence is needed. It works well for editorial display, posters, sports or collegiate-style branding, labels, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice.
The tone is assertive and dependable, leaning toward classic print traditions with a hint of collegiate and vintage signage energy. It feels solid and no-nonsense, designed to project confidence and weight without becoming ornamental or fussy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif impression with high visual authority and dependable readability at display sizes. Its construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent, sturdy texture suited to impactful typography.
The numerals and capitals appear especially built for impact, with strong slab terminals and clear figure shapes that stay legible at display sizes. The overall texture is dark and even, giving paragraphs a dense, headline-forward color.