Slab Contrasted Urni 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' and 'Manas' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, authoritative, collegiate, rugged, impact, authority, tradition, readability, headline voice, slab serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, beaked forms.
A sturdy slab-serif with prominent, squared serifs and a slightly softened, bracketed join that gives the letterforms a carved, print-forward presence. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation without feeling delicate, and terminals often end in flat slabs with subtle rounding that reduces brittleness at display sizes. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and many curves (notably in rounds and bowls) lean toward robust, slightly condensed shapes with crisp inner corners. Lowercase features a single-storey “a” and “g,” strong shoulders, and a compact rhythm; numerals are heavy and stable with wide feet and clear, blocky geometry.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where weight and serif presence can carry hierarchy. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a traditional, trustworthy voice, and for editorial layouts where a strong slab-serif accent is needed.
The font reads confident and traditional, with a bookish, institutional tone that recalls classic editorial and collegiate typography. Its heavy slabs and firm silhouettes project authority and reliability, while the mild softening at joins keeps it from feeling overly mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with assertive weight and clear, high-impact forms, balancing traditional signage/editorial cues with enough modulation and shaping to stay readable in real text samples.
The overall texture is dense and emphatic, favoring strong verticals and clear serifs that hold up well in short lines and headline settings. Round letters maintain a pronounced, structured feel rather than a purely geometric smoothness, contributing to a slightly rugged, press-printed character.