Slab Contrasted Urta 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Chiavettieri' by Kostic, 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, 'Firelli' by Typejockeys, and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, book covers, confident, traditional, sturdy, authoritative, impact, authority, print texture, classic slab, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, high-ink, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and firm, rectangular serifs that often feel lightly bracketed into the stems. Strokes are heavy with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, and the overall color on the page is dense and even. The caps are wide and stable, with compact counters and strong horizontals; the lowercase shows a robust, slightly mechanical rhythm with rounded joins and a prominent slab presence. Numerals appear oldstyle in construction, mixing ascenders and descenders, matching the text texture rather than lining up on a uniform cap height.
Well suited to headlines and display typography where a strong, authoritative serif voice is needed, and it can also support editorial applications such as section heads, pull quotes, and cover titling. The dense color and sturdy serifs make it effective for branding that aims to feel established, dependable, and print-forward.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking bookish authority and institutional credibility. Its chunky slabs and dark texture suggest a pragmatic, no-nonsense voice that still feels familiar and classic rather than experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with a bold, legible texture and a distinctly typographic bite. Its proportions and strong serifs prioritize impact and stability in display and editorial contexts while maintaining a familiar reading rhythm.
In text settings the face holds a consistent, emphatic texture with clear word shapes and strong baseline anchoring. The prominent serifs and compact interior spaces give it a slightly ink-heavy look that reads as solid and grounded, especially at larger sizes.