Slab Contrasted Urto 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, robust, confident, literary, impact, readability, tradition, stability, editorial voice, bracketed, solid, assertive, crisp, traditional.
A sturdy slab-serif design with squared, bracketed serifs and a firm, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast while keeping a dense, printed color; curves are full and well supported by strong verticals. The lowercase has compact, readable shapes with a two-storey “a” and “g,” sturdy joins, and clear, open counters, while capitals feel broad-shouldered and stable. Figures are weighty and straightforward, matching the text’s strong, press-like texture.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desired. It can carry book and magazine styling, posters, and brand applications that benefit from a sturdy, traditional voice, and it remains readable for short-to-medium passages when set with comfortable leading.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, with a bookish, editorial voice. Its heavy slabs and confident structure suggest reliability and seriousness, while the moderate contrast adds a touch of refinement rather than a purely utilitarian feel.
Likely intended to deliver a classic slab-serif look with enough contrast to feel polished, combining strong impact with dependable readability. The design prioritizes firm structure, stable serifs, and a dense text color that holds up in prominent typographic roles.
Serifs are consistently heavy and squared, helping letters lock into a strong baseline and produce high-impact word shapes. The sample text shows tight, confident spacing that reads best when set with a little breathing room, especially in dense paragraphs and display sizes.