Slab Contrasted Urmy 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fazeta' by Adtypo, 'FF Absara' and 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, and 'Capita' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, authoritative, classic, institutional, confident, impactful text, sturdy readability, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, serifed, robust, high-ink, bookish.
A robust slab-serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and clearly modeled stroke joins. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with strong verticals and weighty horizontal terminals, producing a dense, high-ink texture. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with round letters (O, C, G) reading smooth and even, while the slabs on E/F/T and the strong feet on L create a firm baseline. Lowercase has compact, sturdy forms with a two-storey a and g, a rounded i/j dot, and a short-armed r; overall spacing feels slightly generous, helping the bold shapes avoid clogging in text.
It performs well in headlines and short blocks of editorial copy where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. The weight and slab serifs make it effective for posters, book covers, and packaging that needs impact without sacrificing legibility.
The tone is traditional and assured, evoking textbook and newspaper typography with a sturdy, no-nonsense presence. Its heavy slabs and measured contrast give it an authoritative, dependable voice that feels established rather than experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif reading experience with elevated punch and presence, balancing sturdy serifs, moderate modulation, and open-enough counters for clear text setting at larger sizes.
Caps appear slightly more formal and monumental than the lowercase, which keeps a practical, readable rhythm. Numerals are heavy and stable, matching the serif language and maintaining strong alignment on the baseline for consistent color in mixed text.