Slab Contrasted Kobal 14 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Serifa' by Linotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, bookish, institutional, authoritative, heritage, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, strong presence, slab serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, sturdy.
A robust slab serif with strongly defined, squared serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms feel broad and confident, with ample internal space in bowls and counters and a generally even color across text. Serifs are substantial and often subtly bracketed into the stems, giving the shapes a carved, print-oriented stability. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and terminals stay crisp, producing a clear rhythm in continuous reading.
Well suited to editorial systems where a dependable serif texture is needed, from book and magazine typography to reports and long-form articles. It can also anchor headlines, pull quotes, and section titles when you want a solid, traditional presence. The confident slabs make it a good fit for identity and packaging work that benefits from a trustworthy, established tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking classic publishing and institutional typography. Its sturdy slabs and calm stroke modulation convey reliability and seriousness without becoming overly ornamental. The impression is confident and readable, with a slightly formal, editorial character.
Likely designed to deliver a classic slab-serif voice optimized for clear, steady reading and strong typographic hierarchy. The emphasis appears to be on sturdiness, consistent rhythm, and a traditional print feel that works across both display sizes and running text.
Uppercase forms appear disciplined and classical, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike texture suited to paragraphs. Numerals are clear and sturdy with strong baseline presence, matching the same slabbed, print-centric voice of the alphabet.