Slab Contrasted Urhi 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clarendon' by Tilde, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, assertive, trustworthy, industrial, impact, readability, authority, classic feel, sturdy texture, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trap feel, ball terminals.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a broad footprint. Strokes are thick with noticeable but controlled contrast, giving counters a generous, open feel and keeping forms legible at display sizes. Curves are full and slightly softened, while many joins and terminals feel squared-off and weighty, creating a strong baseline presence and an even, rhythmic texture in text. The lowercase shows compact, rounded bowls and a sturdy, straight-sided construction, with a lively mix of verticals and curved strokes that reads solid rather than delicate.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where its strong slabs and broad proportions can project. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a classic, trustworthy feel, and for short-to-medium editorial passages where a darker, more authoritative texture is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a newsroom/editorial gravitas and a hint of industrial toughness. Its heavy slabs and rounded details give it a dependable, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable and classic.
Likely designed to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with high impact and sturdy readability, balancing traditional serif cues with a dense, contemporary display color. The intention appears to be a workhorse display/text hybrid that stays recognizable and forceful across mixed-case settings.
Figures are bold and attention-getting, with rounded shapes and clear differentiation that suits headings and callouts. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same chunky, bracketed logic as the letters, helping mixed-case setting feel cohesive. In paragraph-style sample text, the weight and slab structure create strong word shapes and a dark, authoritative color on the page.