Slab Contrasted Urto 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Monarky' by YXType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, collegiate, robust, impact, readability, tradition, authority, stability, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hint, sturdy, authoritative.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a dense, even texture. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with strong vertical emphasis and broad, squared terminals that create a grounded rhythm. Counters are relatively compact, and joins in letters like a, e, and g feel slightly pinched, hinting at small ink-trap-like notches that help define shapes at heavier sizes. The uppercase reads wide and stable with a classic serif skeleton, while the lowercase maintains a traditional book-face structure with substantial weight and firm, rectangular feet.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and editorial titling where a solid slab-serif texture can carry the page. It also fits brand marks and packaging that need a traditional, trustworthy feel, and can work in short blocks of text when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, combining a classic editorial seriousness with a slightly collegiate, poster-ready presence. It feels confident and sturdy rather than delicate, projecting a no-nonsense voice that suits headlines and emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading tradition through a heavier, more assertive slab-serif build, prioritizing impact and stability. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast aim for a familiar, dependable voice that remains highly legible at display sizes.
The numerals are bold and sturdy with prominent slabs, giving figures a signage-like clarity. The font’s heavy serifs and compact internal space suggest it will look most comfortable with a bit of breathing room in longer settings, while remaining very strong in display sizes.