Slab Contrasted Urhi 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Clarendon' by Linotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clarendon' by Tilde, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, vintage, confident, traditional, robust, impact, readability, heritage, authority, print feel, bracketed, high-shouldered, beaked, ball terminals, compact counters.
A sturdy, high-contrast slab serif with pronounced bracketed slabs and a strong, poster-ready color. Strokes show a clear vertical emphasis, with thicker stems and comparatively finer connecting strokes, creating a crisp rhythm in text. The serifs are broad and supportive with subtle curvature at the joins, while curves are full and rounded with relatively tight inner counters that reinforce the dense texture. Details like beak-like terminals and occasional ball terminals add a slightly ornamental, print-era finish without becoming decorative.
This face suits headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong serif voice is needed. It performs well in editorial layouts, book covers, and packaging that benefit from a classic, print-forward aesthetic, and it can also work for branding that wants a traditional, dependable tone with assertive weight.
The font projects a confident, traditional tone that feels rooted in editorial and book typography, with a hint of vintage signage. Its bold presence reads as authoritative and trustworthy, balancing seriousness with a touch of warmth from the rounded curves and softened serif joins.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif texture that stays readable while providing a distinctive, old-style print character. It prioritizes impact and stability through heavy serifs and confident proportions, while using controlled contrast and refined terminals to keep the look polished rather than purely industrial.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, with wide proportions and heavy feet that keep lines visually anchored. Lowercase letters maintain a consistent, compact rhythm, and the numerals are sturdy and legible at display sizes, with classic shaping and strong baseline presence.