Slab Contrasted Komod 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, branding, authoritative, classic, scholarly, robust, readability, print texture, editorial voice, stability, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with strongly bracketed terminals and clear, confident vertical stems. Stroke modulation is noticeable but controlled, with heavier main strokes paired with thinner joins and internal curves, creating a crisp, print-oriented texture. Serifs read as bold and supportive rather than delicate, and many joins show subtle cut-ins that resemble ink-trap-like notches, improving separation in dense text. Lowercase forms are compact with a steady rhythm; bowls and counters stay open, and the overall drawing favors clarity over ornament.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a firm serif structure helps maintain a consistent text color. It also holds up well in headlines and subheads, where the bold slabs and clear contrast deliver strong presence and reliable legibility. The overall character fits academic, institutional, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a traditional, grounded voice.
The tone is traditional and institutional, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its weighty serifs and measured contrast give it an assured, formal presence that feels trustworthy and slightly old-style, without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable slab-serif for continuous text and display, balancing robust serifs with controlled contrast to keep letterforms clear at typical reading sizes. Subtle cut-ins at joins suggest an effort to preserve crispness and spacing in print-like conditions.
Uppercase letters feel broad and stable with square-shouldered geometry, while lowercase includes a single-storey “g” and a ball-terminal “y,” adding a mild, friendly softness within an otherwise disciplined system. Numerals appear sturdy and highly legible, matching the text color of the alphabet without looking overly condensed or spindly.