Slab Contrasted Urpi 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, vintage, confident, robust, friendly, authority, readability, heritage, impact, warmth, bracketed, serifed, ball terminals, ink-trap like, oldstyle numerals.
A sturdy serif design with prominent, slab-like, bracketed serifs and a slightly sculpted feel in the joins. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation and rounded internal corners that read as subtly ink-trap-like in tight areas. Curves are full and open, with generous bowls and a steady baseline; terminals often finish with soft rounding rather than sharp cuts. The lowercase has compact, workmanlike proportions and a two-storey “g,” while numerals include oldstyle forms (notably a descending “9”), reinforcing a traditional texture in running text.
Performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a strong serif voice is desirable. Its sturdy serifs and lively modulation also make it a good fit for packaging, labels, posters, and book cover typography that needs a classic, trustworthy presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and heritage-leaning—confident and established, with a warm, approachable sturdiness. It suggests classic print matter and mid-century practicality more than sleek modern minimalism.
Likely intended as a contemporary take on sturdy slab-serif and transitional cues, balancing impact with readable, print-oriented details. The design emphasizes strong anchoring serifs and a warm, slightly softened finish to maintain character at display sizes while remaining comfortable in text.
Capitals are broad and stable with emphatic serifs that create clear horizontal anchoring. The italic is not shown; all samples read as roman. The mix of pronounced serifs, rounded corners, and strong rhythm produces a dark, even typographic color well suited to attention-grabbing settings.