Slab Contrasted Urno 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril' and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, authoritative, collegiate, robust, impact, legibility, traditional tone, print emphasis, sturdy voice, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap hints, high readability.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a compact, weighty color on the page. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with strong verticals and slightly lighter joins that keep counters open despite the heavy build. Curves are broad and well-rounded, while terminals often finish in squared-off slabs; several lowercase forms introduce subtle ball-like terminals (notably on letters like a and f), adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise blocky structure. Overall spacing reads generous and stable, producing a rhythmic, text-capable texture in the paragraph sample.
It performs especially well in headlines and short blocks of text where a strong, classic voice is needed. The robust slabs and clear internal shapes also suit editorial display, posters, packaging, and branding applications that benefit from a traditional, high-impact serif with good readability.
The font conveys a confident, traditional tone with a slightly old-style, print-forward character. Its heavy slabs and clear structure feel dependable and institutional, while the rounded terminals and smooth curves keep it approachable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, print-centric slab serif that balances impact with clarity. By combining firm, bracketed slabs with moderate stroke modulation and occasional rounded terminals, it aims for a classic, authoritative presence that still reads comfortably in running samples.
Capitals are wide and stately with strong presence, while the lowercase remains highly legible at size, helped by open apertures and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the headline-like weight and maintaining even alignment and consistency with the letterforms.