Slab Contrasted Komab 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Macklin' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, traditional, confident, bookish, institutional, readability, authority, editorial voice, classic utility, robustness, slab serif, bracketed, robust, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation that gives forms a slightly calligraphic rhythm without becoming delicate. Capitals are broad and steady, with flat terminals and strong horizontals; curves (C, G, O) read smooth and controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel weighty and well-anchored by the slabs. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable construction with a two-storey a and g, open counters, and relatively generous spacing that keeps the texture even in paragraph settings. Numerals are clear and proportionally consistent, with sturdy foot serifs and a traditional, text-friendly stance.
Well-suited to editorial systems such as magazines, newspapers, and book typography where a firm, readable serif is needed. It can also serve confidently in headings, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a solid, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, leaning toward editorial seriousness rather than playfulness. Its strong slabs and measured contrast convey authority and stability, with a slightly old-style warmth that feels familiar in long-form reading.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif sturdiness with comfortable, text-oriented readability. Its balanced proportions and controlled contrast suggest a focus on dependable performance across both paragraph text and stronger typographic moments.
Across the set, joins and curves stay clean and consistent, creating an even typographic color at text sizes while still delivering distinctive slab character in display use. The serifs read as structural supports rather than ornament, helping the design hold up in dense passages and at larger sizes alike.