Slab Contrasted Urli 17 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Classic Round' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Oranda' by Tilde, and 'Adelle' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, confident, heritage, rugged, sturdy, impact, readability, editorial tone, classic slab, authority, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, high legibility.
A robust slab-serif design with weighty, rectangular serifs and slightly bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling overly sharp. Strokes show clear, moderate contrast, with strong vertical emphasis and steady rhythm in text. Counters are compact but open enough for readability, and curves are broadly drawn, giving round letters a dense, grounded silhouette. Lowercase forms lean toward traditional print proportions with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a sturdy “t” with a substantial crossbar, and generally firm terminals that read well at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong typographic voice is needed, and it also holds up in short-to-medium editorial text thanks to its steady rhythm and clear letterforms. It’s a natural fit for book covers, posters, packaging, and branding systems that want a classic, sturdy slab-serif tone with strong emphasis.
The overall tone is authoritative and workmanlike, projecting a classic print sensibility with a touch of ruggedness. It feels dependable and direct—more newspaper and book-jacket than polished corporate minimalism—making statements look emphatic and confident.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, print-forward slab-serif look that balances traditional letterforms with enough contrast and structure to remain readable in real-world text. The emphasis is on solidity, impact, and an editorial feel that works across both display settings and supporting copy.
Capitals have a strong, blocky presence with wide slab feet and consistent stem weight, while the numerals match that same sturdy color for cohesive settings. The ampersand and punctuation keep the same heavy, editorial character, supporting dense, high-impact typography.