Slab Contrasted Urlo 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basco Std' and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, sturdy, classic, confident, workmanlike, impact, readability, print presence, classic authority, headline utility, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, high readability.
A robust serif with heavy, blocky serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the slab-like terminals. Strokes are thick with a noticeable but controlled contrast, and curves are generously rounded, giving counters a full, open feel. The letterforms are fairly broad, with steady spacing and a stable baseline rhythm; round characters like O and Q read large and weighty, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and sturdy stems. Numerals follow the same solid construction, with large shapes and blunt terminals that keep them legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can work well for editorial pull quotes, book or album covers, packaging, and branding systems that want a classic, sturdy serif presence.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an old-style, print-forward presence that feels dependable rather than delicate. Its weight and wide stance communicate authority and clarity, evoking headlines, posters, and utilitarian publishing where impact matters.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, highly readable serif voice with slab-like strength tempered by gentle bracketing, aiming for impactful display use that still holds together in longer lines at larger sizes.
The design leans on strong horizontals and pronounced serifs to create a firm texture in lines of text, while the softened joins prevent the heavy weight from feeling overly rigid. In paragraph settings it produces a dark, emphatic color that favors larger sizes and generous leading.