Slab Contrasted Urmi 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian 505' by Bitstream, 'Egyptian 505 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian 505' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Egyptian 505' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, editorial, heritage, authoritative, collegiate, rugged, impact, trust, tradition, legibility, print feel, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, sturdy, american.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the slabs into the stems. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design: verticals read strong while horizontals and some interior strokes thin slightly, creating a rhythmic, print-forward texture. Counters are relatively compact and the overall fit is solid, giving words a dense, even color. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and short, sturdy serifs that keep forms stable at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, trustworthy presence is needed. It also fits signage and packaging that benefit from a vintage or institutional flavor, maintaining impact in short text lines and titling.
The tone is confident and traditional, combining a no-nonsense, industrial sturdiness with a classic editorial feel. It suggests heritage printing, signage, and institutional voice—serious, dependable, and slightly rugged rather than delicate or fashion-led.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with a traditional printing heritage, balancing sturdy slabs with enough contrast and shaping to keep text lively and legible in display contexts.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental and poster-ready, with broad shoulders and firm slab endings that hold up in large headlines. Numerals match the heavy, grounded rhythm, reading clearly with strong vertical emphasis and unambiguous shapes.