Serif Other Urla 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, collegiate, sturdy, retro, display impact, rugged branding, vintage utility, distinctive texture, square-shouldered, blocky, notched, ink-trap-like, rounded corners.
A heavy, square-shouldered serif with compact proportions and low stroke modulation. Forms are built from broad verticals and flat terminals, with small bracketed, wedge-like serifs and frequent notches at joins that read like ink-traps. Corners are slightly rounded, counters are squarish, and curves (C, G, O, S) are more geometric than calligraphic, giving the alphabet a machined, modular rhythm. Numerals follow the same boxy construction, with open, angular turns and flat tops/bases that keep a consistent, sign-ready silhouette.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, wordmarks, and packaging where its blocky serifs and notched joins can be read as a signature detail. It also works well for signage and labels that benefit from a compact, high-impact texture and clear, geometric silhouettes.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and assertive—part industrial, part vintage display. The notched detailing and squared curves add a distinctive, engineered flavor that can evoke athletic/collegiate lettering, old-fashioned labeling, or rugged product branding without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible display serif with an engineered, slightly condensed texture. The consistent squared geometry and ink-trap-like notches suggest an emphasis on strong reproduction and a distinctive, industrial character.
Uppercase and lowercase share a strongly unified construction, with the lowercase remaining sturdy rather than delicate. Wide internal spaces and simplified joins help preserve clarity at display sizes, while the distinctive notches and stepped terminals become more prominent as the size increases.