Slab Contrasted Urgy 6 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, posters, heritage, sturdy, bookish, confident, authority, legibility, tradition, impact, stability, slab serif, bracketed, robust, open counters, high legibility.
A robust slab-serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation without becoming sharp or delicate, and the joins are smooth and slightly softened. Uppercase forms are broad and stately, while the lowercase has open counters, a moderate x-height, and clearly defined terminals that keep texture steady in paragraph settings. Numerals are sturdy and readable, matching the letterforms’ weight and serif treatment for consistent color across mixed text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where strong serifs and a stable reading rhythm are desired, including magazines, long-form headings, and display subheads. It also fits book and report covers, packaging, and branding systems that want a traditional-but-bold slab-serif presence with dependable readability.
The tone feels authoritative and traditional, with a pragmatic sturdiness that reads as trustworthy rather than ornate. Its wide, grounded proportions and bold slab details give it a confident, editorial voice suited to serious or heritage-leaning design.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with enhanced presence: broad letterforms, substantial serifs, and controlled contrast that keeps the texture firm and legible. It aims to bridge display impact and text usefulness by combining sturdy structure with comfortable, open internal shapes.
In the sample text, the design maintains solid word shapes and clear spacing, producing an even typographic gray at larger sizes and holding together well in dense lines. The bracketed slabs add a distinctive structure that remains visible without overpowering the interior counters.