Slab Contrasted Urny 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, rugged, confident, impact, authority, print classic, heritage, bracketed, chunky, sturdy, ink-trap hint, compact.
A sturdy slab serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and a firm, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and slimmer connecting strokes, and the terminals finish with squared, weighty slabs. The lowercase has a tall presence with compact counters, while the capitals feel broad-shouldered and steady; round letters (O/Q/C) are slightly squarish in their curvature. Details like the two-storey “a” and “g,” short crossbars, and a crisp, slightly pinched joining in some curves contribute to a dense, print-forward texture.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where a strong, traditional slab-serif presence is desired. It also works for posters, identity systems, and packaging that need an assertive, print-classic texture. In longer passages it can perform best when given comfortable size and leading to keep the dense shapes from feeling tight.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a classic newspaper-and-ledger flavor. Its heavy slabs and compact interior spaces give it a rugged, authoritative voice that reads as traditional, practical, and slightly retro.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice with enough contrast and structure to feel refined, while retaining a sturdy, utilitarian backbone. It balances a classic print sensibility with strong, graphic serifs for high-impact display use.
Numerals are robust and old-style in spirit, matching the text weight and maintaining a consistent, sturdy color. The punctuation and dots appear round and prominent, supporting legibility in dense settings. At larger sizes the strong slabs and contrast become a defining graphic feature, while at smaller sizes the compact counters suggest it benefits from adequate size and spacing.