Slab Contrasted Urse 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basil' by Karandash, 'Serifa' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, authoritative, industrial, heritage, sporty, impact, stability, readability, classic tone, print presence, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, robust, compact apertures.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared terminals and clearly bracketed slabs that anchor the forms. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with strong vertical stems and slightly lighter joins and curves, creating a crisp, punchy rhythm. Counters are moderately tight and apertures lean on the closed side, while rounded letters stay full and stable rather than delicate. Lowercase maintains a traditional structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” sturdy shoulders, and short, firm serifs that keep word shapes compact and emphatic.
This font suits headlines and subheads where impact and stability are priorities, and it performs well in editorial layouts that want a traditional slab voice with extra punch. It can also support branding and packaging that aim for a rugged, established feel, especially when set in short phrases, labels, and display copy.
The overall tone feels confident and workmanlike, with a classic, print-forward presence. Its strong slabs and compact internal spaces give it an assertive, slightly industrial voice that reads as dependable and no-nonsense, while the controlled contrast adds a touch of editorial polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif presence that remains readable and controlled, combining sturdy serifs with enough contrast to avoid a purely monoline, mechanical look. It prioritizes emphasis, consistency, and a classic typographic flavor suited to display and prominent text.
Spacing appears deliberately firm, helping the type hold together in dense settings and giving headlines a solid, poster-like block. The figures read as stout and highly legible, matching the capitals’ weight and reinforcing a consistent, utilitarian texture across mixed content.