Slab Contrasted Urfy 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Monarky' by YXType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, vintage, confident, academic, sturdy, stability, tradition, readability, print impact, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked, compact, ink-trap free.
A sturdy serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a compact, print-forward build. Stems are heavy and steady, with noticeable—but not extreme—contrast that shows up most in rounded joins and curved letters. Serifs read as squared and supportive rather than razor-thin, giving the face a grounded rhythm. Curves are generously rounded, and several lowercase forms feature soft ball terminals and small beaks (notably in letters like a, f, j, and y), adding a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor to an otherwise robust structure.
Well-suited for headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed. It can also support packaging and signage that benefit from a vintage, trustworthy feel, especially at medium to large sizes where the bracketed slabs and rounded details remain clear.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a classic bookish presence. It feels familiar and authoritative—suited to contexts that want warmth and heritage without becoming delicate or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence with a touch of oldstyle warmth—combining robust, squared serifs for stability with softened terminals and rounded curves for readability and character.
In text, the weight and firm serifs create strong word shapes and an assertive color on the page. Numerals are sturdy and open, with rounded bowls and clear vertical stress, matching the typeface’s editorial, print-oriented personality.