Slab Contrasted Ulgi 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' by Hoftype, and 'St Marie' by Stereotypes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, vintage, editorial, western, athletic, confident, display impact, heritage tone, headline clarity, brand voice, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap, curvy, compact.
A robust slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a weighty, high-impact color on the page. Strokes show noticeable contrast: rounded letters swell through curves while verticals stay firm, and many joins taper into subtle notches that read like ink traps at text sizes. Counters are relatively compact, terminals are blunt, and the overall silhouette is slightly bouncy due to rounded shoulders and soft interior curves. The design keeps an upright stance with strong horizontals and wide, confident capitals, while lowercase forms remain sturdy and legible with pronounced slab feet and clear bowls.
This face is well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and display settings where bold letterforms and slab serifs can do the work of adding authority and texture. It also fits branding applications such as sports identities, heritage-inspired packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice.
The tone feels heritage-driven and assertive, blending old-style poster energy with a contemporary, punchy heaviness. It suggests classic American signage and headline typography—confident, a bit rugged, and attention-grabbing without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility at display sizes while adding a recognizable slab-serif character. Its bracketed slabs, compact counters, and subtle ink-trap-like notches point to a goal of maintaining clarity and texture across dense headline copy.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and a distinctive rhythm from the mix of blunt slabs and swelling curves. Numerals are heavy and compact, matching the headline-centric feel and maintaining consistent visual density alongside letters.