Slab Contrasted Kokod 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, playful, vintage, folksy, quirky, handcrafted, add character, retro charm, handmade feel, display impact, flared serifs, bracketed, irregular rhythm, soft corners, bouncy baseline.
This typeface is a serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable, but not extreme, contrast, and the serifs often flare or taper in a way that feels slightly chiseled rather than mechanically squared. Letterforms have subtly uneven widths and a lively, irregular rhythm; verticals aren’t perfectly uniform and many curves end in small curls or spur-like details. The overall texture is compact and dark, with tight interior counters and a slightly bouncy baseline effect that becomes especially apparent in running text.
It performs best in display settings where its distinctive rhythm and chunky serifs can be appreciated—posters, headings, logos, packaging, and cover typography. Short paragraphs and pull quotes can work well when a playful vintage flavor is desired, though the dense color and irregularities may be less suited to small-size, long-form reading.
The tone is warm and characterful, combining a vintage print sensibility with a mischievous, storybook energy. Its deliberate irregularities read as handmade and personable rather than formal, giving text a friendly, slightly theatrical voice.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional, slightly rough-hewn letterpress or hand-cut signage while maintaining enough structure for coherent text setting. It prioritizes personality and memorable texture, using flared slabs and quirky details to create an expressive, old-timey voice.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and sign-like, while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes and curled terminals that increase personality. Numerals are bold and stylized with rounded forms and strong finishing strokes, matching the lively, crafted texture of the letters.