Slab Contrasted Urky 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, confident, sturdy, bookish, impact, authority, warmth, tradition, readability, bracketed, rounded, chunky, friendly, ink-trap-like.
A robust serif with thick, bracketed slab-like terminals and gently rounded joins that keep the heavy shapes from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable contrast for the weight, with strong verticals, fuller curves, and compact counters that stay open enough at display sizes. The serifs are broad and softly flared, and the overall drawing favors smooth, slightly softened corners over sharp, geometric cuts. Uppercase forms are wide and steady, while the lowercase leans toward sturdy, single-story construction where applicable, giving the text a dense, even rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-form settings where a sturdy serif presence is desirable. It can also work well for branding and packaging that wants a traditional, print-forward voice, and for display typography in posters and titles where dense color and strong terminals add impact.
The tone is classic and authoritative with a warm, approachable edge. Its hefty serifs and confident presence suggest traditional print typography, while the rounded detailing keeps it from feeling overly formal or austere.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, print-classic serif feel with modernized, softened details for high-impact display use. The combination of heavy slabs, controlled contrast, and rounded finishing suggests an aim for readability at larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive, editorial texture.
In the sample text, the weight and strong serifs create a dark, punchy texture with pronounced word shapes, making it especially effective in short lines and larger sizes. Numerals are similarly bold and stable, matching the overall blocky, editorial character.