Slab Contrasted Urli 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Calanda' by Hoftype; 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype; and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, classic, editorial, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, legibility, display strength, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trapless, high-clarity.
A sturdy serif design with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a distinctly weighty color on the page. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, while the serifs read as firm, squared blocks that soften slightly into the stems. Counters are compact and well-contained, giving the face a dense, confident texture; round letters (O, C, G) stay fairly geometric and open, while joins and shoulders remain tight and controlled. Lowercase forms are traditional and legible, with a two-storey a and g, a compact r, and strong, straight-sided stems; numerals are heavy and stable with wide proportions and crisp corners.
This font performs best in display contexts where its heavy serifs and compact counters can project authority—headlines, pull quotes, posters, and strong typographic branding. It also suits packaging and signage that benefits from sturdy, high-contrast letterforms that remain clear at distance and in short phrases.
The overall tone is authoritative and familiar, balancing a workmanlike sturdiness with an editorial, heritage feel. Its bold presence and blocky serifs suggest institutional reliability—well-suited to voices that want to sound established, no-nonsense, and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through robust slab-like serifs and a dense, confident rhythm, while retaining conventional letterforms for immediate familiarity. It aims to bridge classic editorial serif cues with a more industrial, poster-ready presence.
The uppercase has a slightly condensed internal rhythm due to small counters and prominent serifs, which creates strong headline impact at larger sizes. In text, the dense weight and squared detailing emphasize emphasis and hierarchy more than delicate long-form reading, especially on bright backgrounds.