Slab Contrasted Ulru 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, vintage, friendly, impact, readability, heritage feel, brand voice, editorial presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, heavy serifs, large counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and broadly proportioned letterforms. Strokes feel confident and mostly even, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the texture from becoming harsh. Counters are generous and open, giving the face a clear, steady rhythm in text, while the slabs read as solid horizontal anchors. Terminals and serifs appear slightly rounded and well-integrated, producing a cohesive, blocky silhouette without looking purely geometric.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic voice is desired. Its sturdy slabs and open counters also make it a good candidate for editorial layouts, posters, and branding systems that aim for a classic-yet-approachable presence. It can work in packaging or signage where clarity and impact are priorities.
The overall tone is dependable and assertive, with a classic, workmanlike character that nods to traditional printing and newspaper typography. Its weight and slabs convey authority, while the rounded details and open shapes add approachability. The result feels both familiar and energetic, suitable for punchy, straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif texture with enough warmth in the detailing to stay readable and inviting. It prioritizes strong shapes and clear counters for confident display use, while keeping a steady rhythm that can support larger text settings.
In the sample text, the font holds together as a dense, even color with strong word shapes and a pronounced baseline presence. The numerals match the robust, slabbed style and read clearly at display sizes. The italic is not shown, and the style presented remains consistently upright and emphatic.