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Slab Contrasted Urly 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'St Marie' by Stereotypes, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).

Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, impact, readability, print tone, classic voice, stability, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap free, blocky, rounded.

A sturdy slab-serif with hefty, bracketed serifs and clearly articulated joins. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design: verticals read weighty while rounds and connecting strokes taper slightly, helping counters stay open at bold sizes. The letterforms lean toward broad proportions with generous internal space, round terminals, and a consistent, even rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Numerals are similarly solid and highly legible, with wide bowls and firm slab feet where applicable.

Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong serif voice is desired. Its robust slabs and open counters also make it a good fit for editorial layouts, packaging, and brand marks that need a traditional yet forceful typographic foundation.

The tone is assertive and dependable, combining a classic print sensibility with a bold, no-nonsense presence. It feels grounded and workmanlike rather than delicate, suggesting authority and clarity for reading-heavy settings.

Likely designed to deliver a bold slab-serif presence that remains readable in continuous text, balancing substantial serifs with controlled contrast and spacious, wide letterforms for clarity and impact.

The uppercase has a strong, poster-ready silhouette, while the lowercase maintains readable, text-friendly shapes with clear differentiation between similar forms. The serifs remain prominent in running text, creating a stable baseline and a distinctive texture.