Slab Contrasted Urni 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, sturdy, traditional, confident, collegiate, authority, readability, impact, heritage tone, bracketed, blocky, solid, printlike, engraved.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed serifs and a compact, print-forward build. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with strong vertical emphasis and squared terminals that keep counters open and legible. Uppercase forms are broad and steady with prominent slabs (notably on E, F, T, and I), while lowercase maintains a conventional structure with rounded joins and robust serifs that reinforce line rhythm. Numerals are weighty and evenly colored, matching the text face’s strong baseline and consistent stem treatment.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong serif presence is desired, and it also performs convincingly in short-to-medium text blocks in editorial contexts. Its sturdy slabs and steady rhythm make it a good fit for packaging, signage-style branding, and designs aiming for a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, evoking classic editorial typography and institutional signifiers. Its heavy serifs and decisive contrast create a dependable, authoritative voice that reads as established and no-nonsense rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice with enough contrast and shaping to stay crisp in print-oriented layouts. It emphasizes clarity and authority through pronounced serifs, stable proportions, and consistent, high-impact letterforms.
In text, the face produces a dense, even typographic color with clear word shapes, helped by open apertures and firm serif anchoring. The design balances square, slabby details with subtly rounded interior curves, keeping it readable while retaining a strongly constructed, display-capable presence.