Slab Contrasted Urve 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Ceramika' by Santi Rey, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, traditional, confident, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display, bracketed, blocky, hefty, ink-trap hints, low aperture.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, bracketed serifs and compact internal spaces that create a dense, print-forward texture. Stroke endings are squared and deliberate, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are full and slightly tightened, giving the face a robust, controlled rhythm. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey a and g and short, strong terminals, with counters that stay relatively closed as sizes decrease. Numerals are weighty and stable with wide forms and clear top/bottom structure, contributing to a firm, poster-like silhouette.
Well suited for headlines and display typography where a firm, classic presence is desired—such as posters, editorial titling, sports/collegiate branding, packaging, and wayfinding. It can work for short text blocks or callouts, but its dense color is best leveraged for emphasis rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone is authoritative and grounded, evoking classic newspaper headlines, institutional signage, and collegiate graphics. Its strong slabs and compact counters communicate confidence and solidity, with a slightly vintage, workmanlike flavor rather than a sleek modern feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif voice with traditional proportions and a commanding, print-oriented texture. It prioritizes impact and legibility at display sizes through sturdy serifs, broad shapes, and consistent weight across the alphabet.
The family reads best when set with a bit of breathing room, as the bold weight and tight apertures can darken quickly in long runs. The shapes maintain consistent serif treatment across caps and lowercase, producing a cohesive, emphatic line of text that holds up well in large sizes.