Slab Contrasted Urwe 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, western, confident, vintage, sturdy, display impact, print poster, heritage tone, brand presence, rugged clarity, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, beaked forms, rounded joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, bracketed slab serif with compact proportions and strongly squared terminals. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky structure. Serifs are prominent and slightly cupped, giving many letters a stamped, carved look; several lowercase forms show bulbous or ball-like terminals and subtle beaks. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dark and dense, while the figures appear robust with flat platforms and occasional curvature that echoes the serif treatment.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where strong presence and high impact are needed. It can also work for short text blocks or pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available, but its dense color and tight internal spaces suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The font projects a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic, poster-like flavor. Its bold slabs and slightly quirky details evoke industrial printing and frontier-era display typography, reading as confident, workwear, and headline-forward rather than delicate or refined.
Likely intended as a characterful display slab that delivers a bold, print-driven voice with vintage cues. The design emphasizes durability and immediacy through large slabs, compact counters, and distinctive terminal shaping that stands out in branding and editorial titling.
In text, the heavy rhythm and pronounced serifs create strong word shapes and a distinctive texture, especially at larger sizes. The design balances geometric weight with soft curves, which helps keep it from feeling overly rigid while maintaining an emphatic, attention-grabbing presence.