Slab Contrasted Ugri 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Inka', 'Zin Display', and 'Zin Serif' by CarnokyType; 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, confident, editorial, heritage, rugged, friendly, impact, readability, headline strength, brand voice, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters.
This typeface is a heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and sturdy, block-like construction. Stems are thick and confident, with bracketed slabs that read as squared but slightly softened at the joins, giving the serifs a carved, weighty feel rather than a sharp mechanical one. Curves are generously rounded (notably in O, C, and the bowls of B and P), while terminals and serifs keep the overall silhouette grounded and stable. The lowercase shows a robust, readable rhythm with a two-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and compact internal counters that hold up well at large display sizes. Numerals are similarly stout and open, matching the letterforms’ assertive mass and steady baseline presence.
Best suited for high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and large-format editorial typography where its thick slabs and sturdy shapes can dominate the page. It also fits branding and packaging that want a dependable, heritage-leaning voice, and works well on book covers or pull quotes that need confident, attention-grabbing emphasis.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a classic, print-forward character that feels at home in headlines and strong editorial statements. Its thick slabs and softened shaping lend a rugged, workmanlike warmth—more approachable than austere—while still projecting authority and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and readability with a traditional slab-serif backbone, balancing strong rectangular serifs with rounded, friendly curves. Its construction prioritizes a solid headline color and a recognizable, classic tone suited to display-led typography.
Spacing in the samples suggests the design is intended to read as a cohesive, dense headline texture, with wide letterforms and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. Diacritics and alternates are not shown; the description reflects only the visible A–Z, a–z, and 0–9 plus the sample text.