Slab Contrasted Komal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Calvert' and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, trustworthy, scholarly, traditional, robust, readability, authority, classic tone, print utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, two-storey a, two-storey g.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. Strokes are largely even with just enough modulation to keep shapes crisp, while the serifs add firm horizontal anchors on stems and caps. Counters are moderately open and proportions feel classic rather than condensed, with a clear hierarchy between capitals and lowercase. Notable details include a two-storey “a” and “g,” a gently curved descender on “y,” and ball terminals on the “j” and “y,” plus lining figures with strong baseline presence.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazines where a stable, readable texture is needed. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional slab-serif authority and clear letterforms.
The tone is authoritative and familiar, leaning toward classic editorial and institutional typography. Its slab serifs and confident shapes project reliability and seriousness, with a slightly bookish, traditional flavor rather than a trendy or decorative voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab-serif for reading and display, balancing sturdy serifs and classic proportions with enough contrast and detailing to stay sharp and articulate on the page.
In text settings the font holds a consistent color and sturdy texture, with pronounced serifs that remain clean at larger sizes. The capitals have a formal, inscription-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a readable, workhorse character with distinctive but controlled terminals.