Slab Contrasted Urmo 11 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, and 'Quint' and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, classic, confident, robust, scholarly, authority, legibility, editorial tone, display impact, classic styling, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap free, crisp, high-contrast.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed slabs and a compact, well-contained rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast between thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes, while terminals and serifs land with crisp, squared-off presence. The capitals feel broad and stable with generous internal counters, and the lowercase maintains a traditional, bookish structure with a two-storey “a” and “g” and distinct, sturdy stems. Numerals are weighty and highly legible, with old-style warmth in curves but firm, rectilinear serifs that keep the overall texture grounded.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong, classic slab presence is desirable. It can also support editorial layouts, book-jacket titling, posters, and packaging that need a sturdy, traditional tone with high clarity.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with an academic, editorial voice. Its heavy slabs and confident contrast communicate seriousness and reliability, while the open counters and steady proportions keep it approachable rather than ornamental.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice that balances classic reading familiarity with assertive weight for emphasis. The combination of bracketed slabs, noticeable contrast, and open counters suggests an aim for strong recognition and durable legibility in prominent typographic roles.
In text, the strong slab terminals create a pronounced horizontal emphasis and a dark, even typographic color. The design reads cleanly at display sizes, and the clear joins and bracketed serifs help preserve letter identity in dense settings.