Slab Contrasted Ursa 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, confident, traditional, athletic, industrial, impact, authority, readability, durability, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with squared, bracketed serifs and clearly modulated stroke weight. The forms feel broad and settled, with straight-sided verticals, firm horizontal terminals, and mostly squared curves that keep counters relatively compact. Joins and inner corners show slightly carved transitions that read like subtle ink-trap shaping at display sizes, helping keep dark areas from clogging. Uppercase proportions are solid and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm with a two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g.” Numerals are heavy and wide-set with clear, blocky silhouettes.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong slab-serif voice is desired. It can work effectively in editorial layouts, branding and packaging that needs a grounded, traditional feel, and signage or labels that benefit from bold, robust letterforms.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic, print-forward presence. It suggests seriousness and stability, but the chunky slabs and broad stance also give it a punchy, poster-like energy suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif look with strong presence and clear structure. Its broad stance, bracketed slabs, and controlled contrast aim to balance classic readability with a forceful, contemporary display color.
Spacing in the samples reads open enough for large text while preserving a dense, high-ink color on the page. The serif treatment stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a uniform, disciplined texture in paragraphs and display lines.