Slab Normal Ulne 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Centima Pro' by TipografiaRamis, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, rugged, utilitarian, vintage, assertive, mechanical, impact, durability, print feel, heritage, blocky, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif typeface with compact proportions, low stroke contrast, and strongly bracketed, squared-off serifs. Strokes are thick and slightly irregular at the edges, producing a worn or inked texture rather than a crisp geometric finish. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are blunt, and joins feel robust, giving the alphabet a solid, workmanlike rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with short ascenders/descenders and a dense overall color; numerals match the same sturdy, poster-ready construction.
Works best for headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a dense, sturdy slab-serif voice is desirable. It can also serve in editorial display settings or short blocks of text when you want a strong, print-forward look, particularly at medium to large sizes where the textured edges read as intentional character.
The tone reads practical and no-nonsense, with a hint of vintage printing and rugged Americana. Its dark, inky presence feels confident and emphatic, suited to messaging that wants to sound sturdy, direct, and time-tested rather than sleek or refined.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab-serif for bold, practical typography, blending straightforward forms with a subtly distressed, inked finish to evoke traditional print and utilitarian signage.
The texture suggests letterpress or stamped signage: edges look slightly softened and uneven, which adds character at larger sizes and increases perceived weight in continuous text. Spacing appears fairly tight in the sample, reinforcing a compact, emphatic paragraph color.