Slab Contrasted Kolav 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, confident, classic, scholarly, sturdy, readability, authority, durability, editorial tone, clarity, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, open counters, balanced rhythm, firm baseline.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, squared-off serifs and gently rounded transitions into the stems. Strokes read as mostly even with a modest, readable contrast that becomes more noticeable in curved joins and diagonals. Proportions are balanced and compact, with generous counters and clear interior space that keeps the forms legible at text sizes. The lowercase has traditional, bookish construction (double-storey a, sturdy verticals), while capitals are steady and formal with broad, supportive serifs and consistent stem weight.
This font is well suited to editorial settings where a firm typographic voice is needed—magazines, reports, and book typography—especially for headings, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text. Its slab serifs and steady color also make it a strong choice for branding systems, labels, and packaging that benefit from a traditional yet robust serif presence.
The overall tone is authoritative and composed, projecting an editorial and slightly academic voice. Its strong slabs add a confident, grounded feel, while the moderate contrast and open shapes keep it approachable rather than harsh. It suggests reliability and seriousness without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif personality with strong structure and clear readability. It balances sturdy slab terminals with restrained contrast and open counters to maintain an even typographic color and a versatile, editorial-ready texture.
Figures appear robust and highly legible, with simple, conventional shapes that match the text rhythm. Spacing and sidebearings look even in the paragraph sample, producing a stable color and consistent line texture across mixed-case text.