Slab Contrasted Urmy 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Calanda' and 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, academic, classic, confident, stately, text robustness, editorial voice, classic slab, slab serif, bracketed, robust, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy slab serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a solid, even color on the page. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thickened stems balanced by firm horizontal slabs that give the letters a grounded stance. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, and G), while terminals and joins feel slightly sculpted, producing an inked, text-friendly rhythm rather than a rigid geometric build. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with a rounded, double-storey g and a moderate x-height; overall spacing reads open enough for text while still maintaining a bold editorial presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif texture is desirable, such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form essays. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and identity systems that need a classic, authoritative slab-serif presence without appearing overly rigid.
The font conveys a traditional, print-oriented tone with a confident, authoritative voice. Its slab structure suggests dependability and clarity, while the slightly softened shaping adds warmth and approachability, keeping it from feeling purely industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, print-forward slab serif with enough contrast and shaping to feel refined, while retaining the bold stability and clarity associated with robust slabs.
Numerals appear oldstyle in behavior, with varying heights and lively curves (e.g., 3, 5, and 9), reinforcing a bookish, text-centric character. Diacritics or extended punctuation are not shown; the sample indicates strong paragraph color and steady readability at larger text sizes.