Slab Contrasted Urji 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Browser Serif' by AVP, 'Egyptian 505 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, authoritative, robust, collegiate, authority, legibility, impact, tradition, bracketed, compact, sturdy, crisp, traditional.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins that soften the corners while keeping a solid, blocky footprint. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick vertical stems and slightly lighter connecting curves, producing a confident rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Counters are relatively open and the overall construction is upright and stable, with broad capitals and compact lowercase shapes that hold together tightly in text. Figures are heavy and straightforward, with strong horizontals and clear, squared-off serifs that maintain consistent texture across lines.
This face works especially well for headlines, deck type, and pull quotes where its heavy serifs and strong contrast can project authority. It also suits editorial layouts and packaging or branding that want a classic, trustworthy presence, and can be used for short-to-medium text blocks when a firm, high-impact texture is desired.
The tone reads traditional and editorial, combining a classic, bookish feel with the blunt confidence of slab serifs. It suggests credibility and permanence—well suited to voices that want to feel established, dependable, and emphatic without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional reading experience with emphatic slab serifs and controlled contrast, balancing firmness with a touch of warmth through bracketed connections. It aims for strong presence and clarity in display settings while remaining coherent and structured in running text.
In the sample text, the weight and slab serifs create a dense, even color that stays legible at large sizes and still holds structure in paragraphs. The bracketed serifs and rounded joins keep the heaviness from feeling overly mechanical, giving it a slightly historic, institutional flavor.