Slab Contrasted Komab 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface is a sturdy slab-serif with bold, squared serifs and generally uniform stroke weight, accented by subtle modulation at joins. The letterforms are upright with a broad stance and clear, open counters, giving the alphabet a steady, horizontal rhythm. Serifs are prominent and mostly straight-sided, with slight bracketing that softens transitions and helps text flow. Curves (C, O, S) are well rounded and evenly weighted, while terminals and crossbars feel blunt and decisive, reinforcing a solid, print-oriented texture.
It works well for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a strong serif presence is desired. The robust slab construction suits editorial layouts, book-cover titling, posters, and institutional communications that need clarity with a traditional, assertive feel.
The overall tone reads dependable and authoritative, with a traditional, editorial character. Its heavy slabs and matter-of-fact terminals suggest seriousness and clarity rather than playfulness, creating a confident voice that feels at home in formal or institutional contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong emphasis and reliable readability, combining pronounced serifs and open shapes to create a stable, print-like texture suitable for display and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent, dark color and holds up well at larger text sizes, where the slab structure and spacing become especially legible. Numerals match the cap weight and presence, supporting a cohesive typographic palette for mixed text and figures.