Slab Contrasted Urhe 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon' by Linotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, sturdy, confident, vintage, utilitarian, impact, readability, authority, print feel, branding, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hint, high-ink, robust.
A heavy, sturdy serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a compact, forceful rhythm. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast and rounded join behavior that keeps counters open despite the weight. The serif treatment reads as squared and substantial rather than hairline, and many letters show softened inner corners that give a slightly carved, ink-conscious feel. Proportions skew broad overall, with large, sturdy caps and sturdy, straightforward lowercase forms; numerals are equally weighty and highly legible.
It performs best in display contexts—headlines, posters, and cover typography—where its thick slabs and strong texture can carry the page. It can also work for short editorial subheads, pull quotes, and packaging or signage that benefits from bold, classic legibility.
The tone is assertive and dependable, blending a workmanlike practicality with an old-style, print-forward warmth. It feels authoritative and institutional, with a touch of vintage editorial character rather than sleek modernity.
The likely intent is to deliver a high-impact serif with slab-like authority and reliable readability, combining classic print cues with a dense, attention-grabbing typographic color suitable for branding and editorial emphasis.
The design maintains consistent mass and color across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a strong typographic “wall” in text. The sample paragraph shows stable word shapes and clear punctuation, making it suitable for prominent setting where impact matters.