Slab Contrasted Urny 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, strong voice, readability, classic tone, editorial impact, slab serif, bracketed serifs, high-shouldered, ink-trap hints, ball terminals.
This typeface is a robust slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and a confident, weighty presence. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the heavy forms from feeling brittle. Capitals are wide and stately with strong horizontals, while the lowercase is compact and readable, featuring a double-storey a, a single-storey g with a pronounced ear, and a tall, slightly arched f. Numerals are sturdy and old-style in feel, with rounded bowls and firm slab finishing that maintains a steady typographic color in text.
It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial text where a strong voice is desired. The weighty slabs and clear structure also suit posters, packaging, and book covers that need an emphatic, classic typographic anchor.
The overall tone feels authoritative and traditional, with an editorial and collegiate flavor. Its heavy slabs and rounded detailing suggest reliability and craftsmanship rather than minimalism, making it feel established and slightly old-world without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful slab-serif voice that remains readable and controlled in real text, balancing assertive serifs with softened curves and moderate modulation. It aims for a classic, dependable look that can carry both display emphasis and editorial setting.
Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the serifs are substantial enough to hold shape at display sizes while still producing a dense, confident texture in paragraphs. The ampersand is bold and compact, matching the typeface’s sturdy rhythm.