Slab Contrasted Kodab 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macklin' by Monotype and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, reports, scholarly, authoritative, classic, steady, readability, authority, editorial tone, traditional form, slab serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, texty.
This typeface is a serif design with sturdy, squared slab-like terminals and modest, clearly articulated stroke contrast. Serifs appear mostly bracketed, giving the joins a slightly softened transition rather than abrupt, mechanical endings. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with strong horizontals (notably in E, F, T), while round letters (C, G, O, Q) keep open counters and a controlled, even curve tension. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, compact, upright construction, and a consistent rhythm that holds together well in paragraph settings. Numerals align with the same robust, print-oriented construction, with clear bowls and emphatic serifs on key strokes.
It suits long-form reading in print-like layouts such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where sturdy serifs and clear counters support sustained legibility. It also scales well for headlines and section headings that need a traditional, authoritative presence without feeling ornate.
The overall tone feels traditional and serious, with a confident, editorial voice. The weight and slab detailing project reliability and structure, suggesting a text-forward personality that reads as scholarly rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif solidity with a more refined, contrasted drawing, creating a dependable workhorse for editorial typography. It aims for clarity and consistency in continuous text while retaining enough character in the serifs and contrast to feel distinctive in display sizes.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady color across lines, with serifs that help guide the eye horizontally. The spacing and proportions give a deliberate, bookish cadence, and the contrast is noticeable enough to add refinement without becoming delicate.