Slab Contrasted Koley 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newsprint, academic, branding, scholarly, trustworthy, traditional, sturdy, legibility, durability, editorial tone, print clarity, authority, bracketed, ink-trap hints, texty, robust, crisp.
A sturdy serif with pronounced, squared slab-like terminals and subtle bracketing that softens joins into stems. Strokes are generally even, with modest contrast and crisp edges that keep counters open in text. Proportions feel classic and steady: capitals are broad and structured, while the lowercase shows compact, workmanlike forms with a two-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” and a strongly hooked “j.” Numerals are straightforward and readable, with a slightly angled “2” and a rounded “8” that maintain a consistent rhythm with the letters.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book interiors, and other text-forward settings where a firm serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively in headlines, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from a dependable, traditional tone with slab-serif sturdiness.
The overall tone is authoritative and practical, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its slabbed serifs add a grounded, no-nonsense character, while the controlled contrast and open shapes keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to combine classic reading comfort with the solid anchoring effect of slab serifs. It aims for dependable legibility and a confident, editorial presence without leaning into decorative or highly stylized gestures.
The serifs read as weighty and stable, helping horizontal emphasis and line cohesion. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, supporting long passages while still giving headings a firm presence.