Slab Contrasted Ulri 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Browser Serif' by AVP; 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype; and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, editorial, industrial, classic, confident, collegiate, impact, legibility, heritage, workhorse, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, heavy weight, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif with solid, blocky construction and subtly bracketed slabs that soften the joins into the stems. Strokes show noticeable, but not extreme, contrast—thick verticals paired with slightly lighter horizontals and interior shaping—while overall color stays dense and even. Counters are relatively compact, curves are broadly rounded, and terminals often finish with a slight flare or curvature that keeps the texture from feeling purely mechanical. Uppercase forms are sturdy and wide-set, and lowercase carries the same robust rhythm with strong vertical stress and clear, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding applications that need a strong, authoritative voice. It can also work for short editorial callouts, pull quotes, and packaging text where high contrast and slab detailing help maintain clarity and character.
The tone reads assertive and dependable, with a vintage editorial and industrial flavor. Its weight and slab details evoke traditional print—newspaper headlines, posters, and signage—while the softened bracketing adds a friendly, less rigid voice than a strictly geometric slab.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy slab-serif presence with a traditional print sensibility—bold enough for display use, yet structured and consistent for practical typographic layouts. The softened bracketing and rounded shaping suggest an aim to balance strength with approachability.
At text sizes the bold presence creates a dark, impactful paragraph color; it will reward generous tracking and line spacing when used in longer settings. The numerals and caps feel especially suited to emphatic, display-led typography where solidity and clarity are prioritized.