Slab Contrasted Koluh 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, posters, bookish, traditional, sturdy, authoritative, readability, authority, editorial tone, classic utility, print voice, bracketed serifs, robust, readable, measured, classical.
A robust serif design with slab-like, bracketed serifs and a calm, low-contrast rhythm. Stems are sturdy and relatively even, while joins and terminals show gentle rounding that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical. Proportions lean broad, with generous counters and a steady baseline presence; the lowercase shows familiar, readable forms (two-storey a, open apertures) and the numerals carry the same solid, tabular-like clarity. Overall spacing and color produce a confident, even text block that holds up well at display and paragraph sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine text, and section headings where a strong serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for posters, packaging, and brand systems that benefit from a sturdy, classic presence and clear letterforms at a range of sizes.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting reliability and seriousness without looking delicate. Its bold-shouldered serifs and wide stance give it an institutional, print-minded character suited to content that aims to feel established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif impression with strong readability and a confident typographic color. It balances assertive serifs with controlled shaping to feel authoritative in headlines while remaining composed in running text.
Capital forms read stately and structured, while the lowercase keeps a pragmatic, workhorse feel. The serifs are prominent but not overly sharp, and the letterforms maintain consistent weight distribution that supports a smooth reading flow in longer passages.