Slab Contrasted Urly 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clarendon' by Tilde, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, sturdy, vintage, editorial, confident, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, print warmth, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact joins.
A robust serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a noticeably weighty, even color on the page. Strokes show moderate contrast and a slightly softened, print-like finish, with rounded joins and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Proportions read generously set and steady, with broad capitals and a compact, readable lowercase; counters are open and shapes stay consistent across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium text in contexts that benefit from a solid, classic serif presence—such as editorial titles, book covers, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes and signage where you want high impact with a traditional backbone.
The tone feels dependable and traditional, with a warm, slightly old-style practicality rather than sharp modern minimalism. Its heavy serifs and softened details give it a familiar editorial voice that can feel both authoritative and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable serif voice with slab reinforcement and a touch of vintage warmth, balancing strong structure with softened details to stay inviting in display typography.
The numerals are similarly sturdy and prominent, suited to display sizes where the slabbed structure and interior counters can be appreciated. Overall rhythm is strong and even, with clear differentiation of forms and a slightly textured, letterpress-adjacent character.