Slab Contrasted Ulri 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, mastheads, sturdy, editorial, traditional, confident, collegiate, impact, readability, heritage, authority, display, bracketed, blocky, robust, crisp, ink-trap-free.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, strong horizontals, and prominent bracketed slabs. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the texture smooth at display sizes. Counters are open and generously shaped, and terminals tend toward blunt, squared finishes that reinforce the solid, architectural feel. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a single-storey “g” and a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm across words and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and packaging where strong presence and clear word shapes are needed. It can also work well for branding marks and short editorial callouts, especially when a traditional, dependable slab-serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an institutional, editorial presence. Its weight and wide stance feel assertive and dependable, leaning toward classic American slab-serif poster and collegiate associations while remaining polished enough for contemporary layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif character: wide, sturdy forms, clear counters, and consistent serif structure that hold up well in attention-grabbing settings.
At larger sizes the letterforms read as clean and steady, with consistent serif treatment that creates a strong horizontal flow. The numerals are similarly robust and highly legible, matching the typeface’s emphasis on solidity and impact.