Slab Contrasted Urgu 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, text, packaging, posters, confident, traditional, sturdy, institutional, readability, authority, print tone, impact, slabbed, bracketed, texty, compact, robust.
A robust slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a compact, strongly structured build. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation for a slab style, with heavy verticals and slightly finer joins and curves that keep counters open. Proportions lean slightly condensed in many capitals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with a moderately tall x-height and short-to-moderate ascenders. Terminals and serifs are crisp and blocky, giving the letters a stable baseline and a firm, print-like texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial systems where strong typographic color is desired, such as magazines, newspapers, and report layouts. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab presence, while remaining readable in longer passages when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is authoritative and practical, evoking classic book and newspaper typography with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its strong slabs add a dependable, slightly old-school flavor that reads as trustworthy and established rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab serifs with enough contrast and shaping to keep long-form text lively and legible. It aims for a classic, print-oriented voice that can carry both emphasis and continuous reading without losing structural clarity.
The numerals and uppercase forms feel built for impact, with sturdy feet and clear interior shapes, while the lowercase keeps a consistent, readable cadence at text sizes. The punctuation and curves appear carefully controlled, producing an even, dense color suitable for continuous reading and emphatic headings alike.