Slab Unbracketed Ulmip 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, editorial, utility, compact emphasis, industrial voice, display impact, space saving, squared, condensed, slanted, crisp, angular.
A condensed, right-leaning slab serif with squared terminals and assertive, unbracketed serifs that read as blocky “feet” on many strokes. The letterforms are built from compact, mostly straight-sided shapes with occasional rounded corners, producing a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Curves are tightened into oblong bowls, and joins stay firm and angular, keeping counters narrow and vertical. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed, engineered logic, with consistent stroke weight and clean, sharp endings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a compact footprint and strong, structured edges are desirable. It can also work for short editorial pulls or signage-style applications where the italic emphasis adds pace without sacrificing a sturdy, engineered feel.
The overall tone is purposeful and slightly retro, evoking utilitarian signage and mid‑century industrial graphics. Its italic slant adds momentum and a sense of forward motion, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver a brisk, space-saving italic voice with slab-serif authority—combining condensed efficiency with a hard-edged, industrial character that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the condensed proportions and tight apertures create a dense texture that feels energetic in lines of copy, while the squared serifs help maintain structure at display sizes. The design favors straight strokes and firm corners, giving it a disciplined, technical presence rather than a calligraphic one.