Slab Contrasted Komab 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, bookish, authoritative, classic, sturdy, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, sturdy presence, print heritage, slab serif, bracketed serifs, open counters, generous spacing, robust serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are predominantly low-contrast with subtly weighted joins, giving a solid, even texture in both display and text. The shapes favor open apertures and ample internal space, while the serifs and terminals create a crisp, horizontal emphasis. Uppercase forms read stately and stable; lowercase follows traditional, text-oriented construction with clear differentiation and consistent rhythm across words.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine layouts, book interiors, and long-form reading—where its open counters and steady rhythm support clarity. The bold slab cues also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone feels editorial and dependable, combining a classic printed-page sensibility with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its strong serifs and calm rhythm suggest authority and clarity rather than delicacy or playfulness.
The design appears intended to translate traditional slab-serif authority into a practical workhorse: robust serifs for character and anchoring, paired with restrained contrast and spacious forms for readability across a range of sizes.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent color across long lines, with the slabs adding structure without becoming overly heavy. The numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, squared-off finishing, helping mixed text and figures feel cohesive.