Slab Contrasted Urhy 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' and 'Manas' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, confident, editorial, vintage, institutional, authoritative, impact, legibility, tradition, editorial tone, authority, bracketed, heavy serifs, ink-trap feel, robust, rounded joins.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, block-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Strokes are dense and dark with noticeable but not extreme contrast, producing a strong vertical rhythm and crisp word silhouettes. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and curves are smoothly drawn, while the serifs stay broad and stable. Overall proportions read slightly expanded and headline-oriented, with a consistent, print-like texture across the alphabet and numerals.
It performs best where a bold typographic voice is needed: headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging that benefit from strong structure and a classic slab-serif feel. In branding and book-cover settings it can deliver an assertive, traditional presence, especially at larger sizes where the serifs and contrast read cleanly.
The face conveys a confident, editorial tone with a touch of vintage gravitas. Its heavy slabs and compact detailing feel traditional and dependable, leaning toward classic printing and institutional signage rather than minimalist modernism.
The likely intention is to provide a robust slab serif with enough contrast and bracketing to feel refined while still delivering maximum impact. It aims for a classic, print-forward character that stays highly legible and authoritative in display applications.
The design’s strong serifs and sturdy joins create clear baseline/ cap-line anchors, which helps text feel grounded and emphatic. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready color.