Slab Contrasted Urfe 16 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Cassia' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, packaging, branding, confident, heritage, academic, authoritative, readability, impact, editorial voice, classic revival, modernized slab, bracketed, robust, rounded, ink-trap hints, heavy serifs.
This typeface is a slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a broadly proportioned, open stance. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture from feeling brittle. The letterforms are generously set with ample interior space in counters, and the overall rhythm reads steady and even in continuous text. Details like the ball terminal on the lowercase “j,” the single-storey “g,” and the bold, slightly rounded slabs give it a contemporary take on a classic, print-oriented structure.
It performs especially well in editorial settings—magazine headlines, feature decks, pull quotes, and section openers—where its strong slabs and open proportions hold up at larger sizes. It can also support branding and packaging work that benefits from a confident, heritage-leaning voice, while remaining readable enough for short blocks of text.
The tone is confident and editorial, balancing traditional bookish cues with a friendly, modern solidity. It feels trustworthy and institutional without becoming overly formal, projecting clarity and authority in headlines and longer passages alike.
The design appears aimed at delivering a robust slab-serif voice that reads clearly in print-like layouts, combining strong serifs and controlled contrast with softened details to maintain warmth and legibility. It prioritizes steady texture and dependable emphasis, making it suitable for both display typography and supporting text in designed pages.
Numerals are sturdy and high-impact, matching the weight and serif treatment of the letters for consistent color. Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains an approachable, readable texture through rounded shaping and generous apertures.