Slab Contrasted Ulba 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Neue Swift' and 'Swift' by Linotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Orbi' by ParaType, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, and 'Oranda' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, assertive, vintage, editorial, rugged, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, slabbed, bracketed, beaked, high-ink, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with strongly bracketed serifs and compact, sturdy letterforms. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter curves and joins, creating a lively rhythm without feeling delicate. Terminals tend toward squared slabs with subtle rounding, and several shapes feature beak-like or notched details that add bite to the silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, giving the face strong headline presence and robust texture in blocks of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong, dark typographic voice is needed. It can work well for book covers, packaging, and branding that benefit from a traditional slab-serif authority, and it pairs naturally with simpler text faces for extended reading.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a distinctly traditional, print-forward character. It evokes classic editorial and poster typography—solid, slightly rugged, and authoritative—while still reading as familiar and approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure: sturdy serifs, compact proportions, and controlled contrast to keep shapes energetic yet highly legible. It prioritizes a bold, dependable presence and a familiar vintage sensibility suitable for attention-grabbing display use.
The uppercase feels especially monumental and stable, while the lowercase keeps a compact, muscular stance that reinforces the dense page color. Numerals match the weight and slab logic closely, making the set feel cohesive for display typography where letters and figures appear together.