Slab Contrasted Komod 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, trustworthy, academic, traditional, assertive, readability, authority, print clarity, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, crisp, high-clarity.
A robust slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and clear bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling brittle. Strokes show a noticeable but controlled contrast, with firm verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, creating a steady text rhythm. Proportions are open and readable, with generous counters in rounds like O and C and a structured, slightly condensed feel in some capitals balanced by broader, grounded forms elsewhere. Terminals are squared and decisive, and numerals follow the same blocky, workmanlike logic for a cohesive, print-forward texture.
It performs well in editorial contexts where a sturdy serif voice is desired—book pages, magazine features, and long-form reading—while also scaling confidently for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles. Its solid slabs and crisp shapes make it a good fit for branding that aims for credibility and tradition.
The overall tone is confident and grounded, blending classic bookish seriousness with a practical, utilitarian edge. It reads as dependable and institutional rather than decorative, giving text an authoritative presence without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif reading experience: strong, rectangular serifs for structure, moderate contrast for crispness, and balanced proportions that stay legible in paragraphs while carrying enough weight for display settings.
The sample paragraph shows even color and stable spacing in continuous reading, with slab serifs reinforcing the baseline and improving word-shape clarity. Capitals feel formal and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workhorse character suitable for sustained copy.