Slab Contrasted Urpi 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Kyotce' by Soerat Company, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, sturdy, heritage, assertive, workmanlike, impact, legibility, print tradition, authority, bracketed, chunky, ink-trapless, large serifs, rounded terminals.
This typeface presents a heavy, confident slab-serif build with broad proportions and clearly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with strong vertical emphasis and slightly softened joins that keep counters open at text sizes. Curves are full and steady, and the overall rhythm is even, with generous letter widths and a solid, anchored baseline impression. Numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the weight and serif treatment of the letters.
Well-suited for headlines and subheads where a dense, impactful texture is desirable, and for editorial typography that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice. It can also support branding, packaging, and signage that call for a dependable, high-contrast slab presence.
The tone is sturdy and authoritative, with an editorial, old-style “ink on paper” feel that reads as practical rather than delicate. It carries a heritage print character—confident, dependable, and slightly rustic—suited to messages that need weight and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif voice with classic print credibility, balancing strong serifs and substantial strokes with enough internal openness to remain clear in running text and display settings.
Capitals feel especially monument-like due to their broad set and strong serifs, while lowercase retains clear differentiation and readable apertures. The overall spacing and heavy color create strong impact in headlines, but the consistent structure also supports dense text blocks when adequate leading is used.