Slab Contrasted Ulsa 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, sturdy, confident, heritage, assertive, impact, authority, readability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-shouldered, softened corners.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and strongly articulated, bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear but controlled modulation, with thick verticals and subtly tapered joins that keep counters open at display sizes. The forms are largely geometric with softened curves; terminals and serifs read as squared and substantial, giving a grounded baseline rhythm. Uppercase letters feel compact and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a steady, workmanlike texture with rounded bowls and pronounced slabs; numerals are equally robust and built for prominence.
Best suited to display applications where strong typographic presence is needed—headlines, posters, and impactful editorial titles. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a dependable, heritage-leaning voice and bold word shapes. Longer passages may feel visually dense at this weight, but short bursts of text and callouts read powerfully.
The overall tone is sturdy and self-assured, with a traditional, print-forward character. It suggests an editorial or collegiate seriousness, but the softened curves and generous interior space keep it approachable rather than harsh. The weight and slab structure add a sense of authority and reliability suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with modern solidity: wide, weighty shapes, clear serif structure, and controlled contrast for legibility at larger sizes. It aims to balance traditional, print-era cues with a clean, assertive footprint that performs well in attention-first settings.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong serifs produce a pronounced headline texture, especially in mixed-case settings. The design’s broad letterforms and open counters help maintain clarity despite the heavy weight, while the slab terminals give words a distinct, rhythmic cadence across lines.