Slab Contrasted Konoy 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rothwood' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, newsprint, reports, scholarly, institutional, traditional, confident, readability, authority, print tradition, durability, bracketed serifs, sturdy, open counters, crisp, bookish.
This typeface presents sturdy slab serifs with clear bracketing and a steady, even rhythm across words. Strokes feel mostly monolinear with subtle thick–thin modulation, while the serifs read as broad and supportive rather than delicate. Proportions are generously set with ample internal space, giving letters open counters and calm texture in paragraphs. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g” and compact, functional joins, while numerals are straightforward and highly legible with consistent serif treatment.
Well suited to book and magazine typography, academic materials, and institutional or corporate documents where dependable readability is central. It can also support headlines and subheads when a traditional, authoritative voice is desired, especially in print-like layouts.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting reliability and authority without feeling ornate. Its slab construction adds a grounded, slightly utilitarian seriousness that suits formal communication and long-form reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif reading face that combines strong, supportive serifs with restrained modulation for clarity and durability in extended text.
In text settings the letterforms maintain a stable baseline and consistent color, with serifs that help guide the eye along lines. The shapes balance firmness with a touch of refinement, keeping the texture readable at larger sizes while remaining composed in continuous copy.