Slab Contrasted Urko 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prima Serif' by Bitstream, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, traditional, sturdy, confident, collegiate, impact, readability, heritage, authority, print presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, heavy weight, compact joins, rounded terminals.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften transitions into the stems. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab, with rounded curves and firm, straight-sided verticals that give the letters a solid, print-forward presence. Counters are moderately open, curves are full and even, and the overall rhythm is steady and blocky, with strong horizontal emphasis in letters like E, F, and T. Numerals share the same weight and serif treatment, reading clearly and consistently alongside the capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where a strong typographic voice is desired: headlines, pull quotes, editorial layouts, posters, and book or album covers. It can also work for branding and packaging that calls for a traditional, sturdy slab-serif character.
The font conveys a grounded, authoritative tone—classic and workmanlike rather than delicate. Its bold slabs and confident silhouettes suggest editorial seriousness and a slightly old-style, collegiate sensibility, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable in longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif look with enough contrast and shaping to feel refined, while maintaining a bold, dependable structure for strong presence in print-oriented applications.
In the sample text, the heavy serifs and weight create strong word shapes and clear line structure, especially in mixed-case settings. The design favors impact and stability over airiness, making the texture on the page decidedly dark and assertive.