Slab Contrasted Ulri 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Adelle' by TypeTogether, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, impact, readability, editorial tone, vintage warmth, brand presence, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded joins, dense color.
This typeface is a sturdy serif with prominent slab-like terminals and a dark, even typographic color. Strokes show clear contrast without becoming delicate, and most joins are softly rounded, giving the forms a slightly cushioned feel. Serifs are substantial and often gently bracketed into the stems, with rounded corners rather than sharp, razor-edged cuts. The lowercase has compact, workmanlike shapes with single-storey a and g, a short, stout t, and small, round i/j dots; figures are heavy and stable with open counters and broad curves.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display settings where a strong, steady voice is needed. It also works well for editorial branding, book or magazine typography, and packaging that benefits from a traditional slab-serif presence. For longer passages, it will perform most comfortably when given generous line spacing due to its dense color and weight.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic, print-forward character. Its chunky slabs and rounded detailing read as friendly but no-nonsense, evoking traditional editorial and institutional typography with a slightly vintage warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with a familiar, print-oriented rhythm while softening the impact through rounded joins and terminals. It balances clarity and personality, aiming for high-impact readability in display and editorial contexts.
At larger sizes the rounded terminals and ball-like details become more apparent, adding personality to otherwise straightforward, blocky construction. The heavy weight and strong serifs create high impact in headings, while counters remain clear enough to keep letterforms distinct in continuous text.