Slab Contrasted Urli 11 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, confident, classic, sturdy, assertive, impact, readability, traditional tone, print presence, stability, slab serifs, bracketed, heavy weight, soft corners, open counters.
A heavy slab-serif with substantial, blocky serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are robust with noticeable thick–thin modulation, especially in the curves, while the overall construction remains upright and stable. Counters are generally open and round, terminals are blunt, and the serif feet add a strong baseline presence. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between similarly shaped letters.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and other display roles where its slabs and weight can anchor a layout. It also works well for editorial titling and book-cover typography, and can support branding that needs a traditional yet forceful presence.
The tone is confident and authoritative, with a familiar, print-rooted character. Its sturdy slabs and pronounced weight give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable thanks to the softened transitions and rounded interior shapes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with added emphasis and visual authority. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, stable rhythm, and legibility in impactful sizes, aiming for a timeless, print-forward feel rather than a delicate or minimal one.
At text sizes the heavy weight and prominent serifs create strong horizontal rhythm and clear word shapes, while the contrast adds a touch of refinement. Numerals match the overall heft and maintain clear, straightforward silhouettes suitable for display and short settings.