Slab Contrasted Kobuh 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, branding, bookish, editorial, traditional, authoritative, academic, readability, editorial tone, authority, versatility, slab serif, bracketed, low stress, sturdy, open apertures.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed terminals and a clear, moderately contrasted stroke structure. The letterforms feel broad and steady, with generous counters and open apertures that keep texture readable in continuous text. Serifs are prominent and mostly horizontal, with a slightly rounded transition into stems that softens the otherwise firm, rectangular construction. Curves (C, G, S) are smooth and controlled, while joins and diagonals (K, V, W, Y) stay crisp, creating an even, text-forward rhythm.
This face performs well in long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its open counters and stable rhythm support sustained legibility. It also holds up in display sizes for headlines, section openers, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a confident slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with an academic, trustworthy voice. Its pronounced slabs add authority and gravitas, while the open forms and gentle bracketing keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result reads as traditional and composed—well-suited to serious content without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif text voice: strong serifs for emphasis and structure, moderate contrast for clarity, and broad, open shapes that produce an even, readable page color. It balances tradition with practicality, aiming for versatility across editorial and display settings.
Uppercase proportions are solid and prominent, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes, supporting scanning in paragraphs. Numerals appear lining and sturdy, with straightforward forms that match the text color and serif treatment.