Slab Contrasted Kano 10 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, packaging, posters, sturdy, classic, authoritative, literary, compact economy, classic slab voice, text-and-display balance, strong readability, bracketed, square serifs, vertical stress, compact, crisp.
A compact slab-serif with bracketed, squared serifs and a firm, vertical posture. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, giving stems a solid presence while keeping joins and counters clean. The proportions run narrow with relatively tall capitals and a steady rhythm, and the detailing stays sharp at terminals with minimal flare beyond the slabs.
Works well for headlines and subheads where a compact footprint and strong serifs help create presence without excessive width. It also suits editorial layouts, packaging, and poster work that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice and consistent paragraph color at larger text sizes.
The tone is confident and traditional, leaning toward editorial seriousness rather than decorative play. Its dense, sturdy shapes suggest reliability and clarity, with a subtly historical flavor suited to formal or institutional voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif for reading and display contexts, balancing sturdy serifs with moderate contrast to maintain clarity. Its compact proportions aim to fit more characters per line while retaining a classic, authoritative texture.
The sample text reads with a tight texture and strong baseline, producing a dark, even color in paragraphs. The numerals and punctuation appear designed to match the same compact, slab-based structure, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed content.