Slab Contrasted Komey 11 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kotto Slab' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, posters, branding, confident, traditional, sturdy, institutional, readability, authority, print feel, durability, clarity, slab serifs, bracketed, robust, workmanlike, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with generous proportions and a broad, steady rhythm. Strokes read mostly even with modest modulation, while the serifs are prominent and firmly bracketed, giving terminals a confident, anchored feel. Counters are open and the letterforms stay upright and composed, with a clear, conventional structure that holds together well in continuous text. Figures and capitals share the same solid, blocky presence, emphasizing clarity over delicacy.
Well suited to editorial layouts, headlines, and pull quotes where a solid, print-like voice is desired. It can also serve in book or report typography when a stronger-than-average serif presence is acceptable, and works for branding that wants a traditional, trustworthy feel.
The overall tone is dependable and authoritative, with an editorial, print-forward character. Its bold slabs and stable posture convey seriousness and practicality, leaning toward classic newspaper and institutional typography rather than fashion-forward refinement.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, readable slab-serif texture that performs in both headline and text contexts. The emphasis appears to be on confident presence, clear structure, and a familiar, classic tone rather than ornate detail or extreme contrast.
In the sample text, the heavy serif presence creates a distinct horizontal emphasis that helps lines feel grounded. The shapes remain legible at display sizes while still reading as a cohesive text face, with a consistent, no-nonsense texture across mixed case and numerals.