Slab Contrasted Urte 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, traditional, collegiate, industrial, display impact, print authority, sturdy legibility, classic styling, brand presence, bracketed serifs, chunky, compact, ink-trap feel, blocky.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact proportions, heavy stems, and squared, bracketed terminals that create a strong horizontal emphasis. Stroke contrast is present but controlled, with thicker verticals and slightly lighter joins and bowls, producing a crisp, print-forward texture. The design shows subtly sculpted corners and small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at joins that help counters stay open in dense settings. Lowercase forms are compact with short ascenders/descenders relative to the body, and the figures are robust and evenly paced for prominent display use.
Performs best in headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where its slabs and dense color can deliver impact. It also fits book and magazine covers, institutional or collegiate-style branding, and packaging or labels that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic, workmanlike seriousness. It reads as editorial and institutional, evoking traditional print typography with a slightly rugged, poster-ready edge. The weight and slab structure give it a confident, no-nonsense voice suited to emphatic headlines.
Likely designed to provide a bold, legible slab-serif for display typography that retains a traditional print sensibility. The combination of bracketed slabs, compact letterfit, and slightly carved joins suggests an aim to stay readable at large sizes while maintaining a distinctive, authoritative texture.
In running text at larger sizes it creates a dark, steady color with clear word shapes, while the heavy serifs and tight interior spaces favor moderate tracking for improved air between letters. The numerals match the letterforms in mass and presence, supporting strong hierarchy in layouts.