Slab Contrasted Urba 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'QuaText' by LucasFonts, 'Diogenes' and 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, traditional, workmanlike, impact, readability, authority, print tone, stability, slab serif, bracketed, robust, ink-trapless, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with substantial, mostly bracketed serifs and a strong, even typographic color. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with heavier verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, while terminals remain blunt and emphatic. Counters are moderately open and the overall construction feels compact and stable, with broad capitals and weighty lowercase that maintain clear shapes at text sizes. Numerals follow the same sturdy logic, appearing built for consistency and impact rather than delicacy.
It suits headlines and subheads where a strong, authoritative serif is needed, and performs well in editorial layouts that benefit from a stable, readable slab. The weight and slab structure also make it effective for posters, packaging, and signage where clear letterforms and impact are priorities.
The tone is confident and traditional, with a distinctly editorial, print-forward presence. Its heavy slabs and grounded proportions give it a dependable, no-nonsense voice that reads as authoritative and established.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact serif typography with an unmistakable slab presence, balancing readability with a bold, traditional editorial character. It prioritizes firmness and clarity through substantial serifs, controlled contrast, and sturdy proportions.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dense weight from clogging, and the serif shapes create a pronounced horizontal rhythm that reinforces a strong baseline and cap line. The design leans toward a classic, industrial slab feel—more functional and declarative than ornamental.