Slab Contrasted Komod 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alacant' by Eurotypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, readability, editorial voice, sturdy presence, classic utility, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, robust, ink-trap free, crisp.
A robust slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a steady vertical stress. Strokes are moderately contrasted, with confident, dark stems and slightly lighter connecting strokes, giving a solid text color without feeling overly heavy. Proportions are fairly classic and bookish, with open apertures and rounded bowls that keep counters clear at text sizes. The lowercase shows a double-storey a and g and a sturdy, straightforward rhythm; terminals and serifs are clean and squared, with gentle bracketing that softens the slab presence.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine work where a dependable serif voice is needed. It can carry section heads and titles with authority, while remaining comfortable for longer passages and captions. The sturdy figures make it practical for reports, listings, and general-purpose publishing.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial, print-native feel. Its slabs add a sense of stability and confidence, suggesting seriousness and reliability while remaining readable and calm in running text.
Likely designed as a versatile slab-serif for reading and editorial hierarchy, combining sturdy slabs and moderate contrast to deliver a confident voice without sacrificing clarity in continuous text.
The figures appear lining with sturdy widths and clear differentiation, suited to mixed text and numeric content. Capitals are strong and evenly weighted, producing a firm headline presence while the lowercase maintains comfortable readability in paragraphs.