Slab Contrasted Ulle 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Firelli' by Typejockeys, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, robust, western, vintage, assertive, friendly, impact, heritage, warmth, display strength, poster voice, bracketed, chunky, softened, ink-trap feel, display.
A heavy, slab-serif design with chunky, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with broad verticals and slightly tapered or pinched connections that add a subtle “ink-trap” or carved effect in tight corners. Counters are generous and mostly round, terminals are blunt, and the overall proportions are broad, producing a sturdy rhythm with clear, blocky silhouettes across both uppercase and lowercase.
This face works especially well for punchy headlines, posters, and large-scale signage where its wide, slabbed forms can deliver impact at a glance. It also suits packaging and branding that want a vintage or western-leaning voice, and it can support energetic identities such as sports or event graphics when used at display sizes.
The tone is bold and personable, combining old-style solidity with a hint of frontier and poster lettering. Its weight and broad stance read as confident and attention-getting, while the softened curves and bracketing keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, traditional slab-serif presence with extra warmth and character, using bracketing and softened curves to avoid a purely mechanical feel. Its broad proportions and high visual weight prioritize immediacy and personality in display typography.
In text settings the letterforms create strong word shapes with pronounced serifs and dark color, making it feel more suited to headlines than extended body copy. Numerals share the same sturdy construction and rounded shaping, keeping the set visually consistent.