Slab Contrasted Urky 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, sturdy, scholarly, authority, impact, legibility, classic tone, print feel, bracketed, serifed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, soft corners.
A robust serif with blocky, slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise sturdy construction. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded curves swelling into heavier stems and relatively firm, flat-ended terminals. The letterforms lean on generous curves and wide bowls, while the slabs read as confident horizontal anchors; counters are open and the overall color is dark and even. Lowercase features include a single-storey a and g, a rounded-shoulder n, and teardrop-like terminals on several forms, giving the texture a slightly softer, bookish finish despite the weight.
Best suited to headlines and subheads where its heavy, slabbed serifs and contrast can project authority and impact. It also works well for editorial display, branding wordmarks, and packaging that benefits from a classic, printed feel and strong legibility.
The tone feels authoritative and old-school, combining a dependable, institutional presence with a warm, slightly handmade friendliness. It reads as confident and editorial rather than sleek, evoking printed matter, headlines, and classic signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable serif voice with slab-like strength, while using bracketing and rounded terminals to keep long lines from feeling overly rigid. It aims for a classic, print-forward personality that remains clear and readable at larger sizes.
The capitals are compact and emphatic with strong horizontals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and clear differentiation at display sizes. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the serif architecture and maintaining a consistent, dark typographic color in text blocks.