Slab Contrasted Ulwy 1 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Wide' by Canada Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, sturdy, industrial, poster-like, display impact, vintage flavor, rugged tone, signage clarity, blocky, bracketed, chunky, high-ink, compact.
A heavy, wide slab serif with blocky proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are robust with a clearly present but not delicate contrast, and the joins lean toward squared geometry with softened curves. Counters are relatively tight, and the overall color is dense and assertive, especially in the lowercase where rounded forms stay stout and compact. Numerals match the weight and width of the letters, with a sturdy, sign-painter-like solidity rather than a delicate text rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where its wide stance and chunky slabs can deliver instant presence. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or industrial feel, particularly in short phrases, labels, and display settings.
The tone feels rugged and old-school, evoking American poster printing, workwear labels, and frontier-era signage. Its bold slabs and wide stance communicate strength, reliability, and a slightly nostalgic, display-oriented character.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, wide display slab look with classic, print-era cues—prioritizing punchy silhouettes and rugged serifs for attention-grabbing typography.
The design favors impact over refinement: thick horizontals, emphatic slab terminals, and a consistent, confident rhythm at large sizes. In longer lines the dense texture can feel heavy, but it reads with authority and a distinctly traditional slab voice.