Slab Contrasted Koluh 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, workmanlike, readability, durability, editorial versatility, classic tone, bracketed, robust, bookish, ink-trap feel, strong serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, open counters, and confident, blocky terminals. Serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, producing a grounded baseline and a steady horizontal rhythm. Strokes show modest modulation with slightly heavier verticals and firm slabs, and joins feel solid and mechanical rather than calligraphic. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with single-storey a and g and a generally even, text-oriented texture; numerals are robust and clearly differentiated.
Well-suited for editorial typography—magazines, newspapers, and book layouts—where a sturdy serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and posters that benefit from a firm, traditional voice, and can support branding that aims for reliability and heritage without looking overly ornate.
The overall tone is dependable and institutional, with a classic, bookish presence that reads as practical and authoritative. Its bold serifs and steady color give it a no-nonsense, slightly vintage editorial character.
Likely intended as a versatile slab serif that balances strong, attention-holding serifs with comfortable readability. The design appears aimed at delivering a solid, traditional typographic voice with enough weight and structure to work across both text and display contexts.
The design’s wide set and strong slabs create a durable silhouette that holds up well in emphasis and headings while maintaining a calm, consistent rhythm in running text. Diagonal and curved letters keep a controlled, engineered feel, avoiding overly sharp or delicate detailing.