Slab Contrasted Urhy 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Custer' by Font Bureau and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, vintage, sturdy, confident, bookish, impact, tradition, authority, print texture, readability, bracketed, beaked, ink-trap-like, crisp, robust.
This typeface is a robust slab serif with sturdy, bracketed slabs and a compact, authoritative color on the page. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with heavier verticals and slightly tapered joins that give an engraved, inked feel rather than a purely geometric construction. Terminals often end in small beak-like cuts and subtle notches where strokes meet serifs, helping counters stay open at heavier sizes. The lowercase is compact with a rounded, double-storey “g” and a prominent, slab-footed “t,” while the numerals are substantial and traditional in proportion.
Best suited for headlines, display copy, and editorial typography where a strong, classic voice is needed. It also fits packaging and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif presence, and it can work for short text passages when a bold, printlike texture is desired.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, with a distinctly vintage, print-forward character. It feels grounded and dependable—more newspaper and book typography than tech or minimalist branding—while the sharp serifs add a touch of drama and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif look with a traditional, print-inspired finish—combining strong slabs and noticeable modulation for impact while maintaining clear, familiar letterforms for readable editorial use.
The serif treatment is consistent and prominent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong horizontal rhythm. Curves (C, O, S) are full and weighty, and the joins and cut-ins give the face a slightly carved, old-style texture that reads especially well in larger settings.