Slab Contrasted Urmy 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe and 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, packaging, posters, literary, institutional, confident, traditional, readable display, print authority, classic tone, strong texture, bracketed serifs, sturdy, open counters, generous spacing, lively rhythm.
A robust slab-serif with bold, bracketed terminals and clear, chiseled joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with strong vertical emphasis balanced by weighty horizontal slabs, creating a sturdy, print-forward texture. Proportions are generously set and slightly expansive, with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm; round letters stay fairly upright while diagonals and joints add a subtly lively movement. Numerals and capitals carry a confident, headline-ready presence while remaining cohesive with the lowercase.
Well-suited for headlines and deck copy where bold serifs can add character and structure, as well as editorial applications such as magazines and feature layouts. It can also work effectively on packaging and posters that benefit from a sturdy, classic voice and strong typographic presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, combining traditional authority with a confident, contemporary sturdiness. Its heavy slabs and clear modulation give it a dependable, institutional voice, while the broad shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif workhorse with enough contrast and shaping to feel refined, not purely mechanical. The intent appears to balance classic print cues with a broad, modern stance that holds up in display and short text settings.
In text, the strong slab serifs create a pronounced horizontal “rail” that helps lines hold together, especially at larger sizes. The design reads cleanly in mixed-case settings and maintains distinct letterforms through open apertures and firm terminals.