Slab Contrasted Komal 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Memphis' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, institutional, classic, assertive, trustworthy, readability, authority, print tradition, durability, editorial voice, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, heavy serifs, vertical stress.
A robust slab-serif with thick, squared serifs and clearly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into the stems. Strokes are relatively even overall with subtle modulation, producing a steady, dark text color and strong baseline presence. Proportions read traditional and bookish, with compact counters and sturdy capitals; curves are rounded but controlled, and several forms show ball terminals (notably on lowercase like “a” and “f”). Figures are solid and straightforward, matching the weight and rhythm of the letters for consistent setting in text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and other long-form settings where a sturdy slab serif can provide warmth and structure. The strong serifs and dense color also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, packaging, and brand systems that want a classic, authoritative feel.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking printed editorial and institutional typography rather than minimal contemporary styles. Its heavy slabs and compact rhythm lend an authoritative, slightly old-style voice that feels dependable and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif voice with strong, ink-trapping stability and dependable readability, balancing heavy serifs with restrained modulation so it can work across both text and headline contexts.
In the text sample, the face maintains a firm, even cadence with pronounced serif footprints that help anchor lines. The lowercase has a familiar reading texture, while the capitals and numerals look bold enough to hold their own in headings without feeling display-only.