Slab Contrasted Konof 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Linotype and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial design, magazines, newspapers, reports, editorial, literary, authoritative, heritage, institutional, readability, editorial voice, classic tone, robust clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, soft terminals, robust serifs.
This typeface is a serif with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and a moderately varied stroke model that gives verticals a firmer presence than connecting curves. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a steady, even rhythm; curves are smooth and slightly softened at joins, avoiding sharp, brittle transitions. The lowercase shows a readable, traditional skeleton with a two-storey a and g, a compact, sturdy r, and a broad, low-contrast feel in many round letters, while the caps stay balanced and calm with clear, horizontal serifs on E/F/T and a measured diagonal structure in V/W/Y. Numerals are lining and clearly shaped, with simple, bookish forms that sit comfortably alongside the capitals.
It suits book and long-form editorial typography, where its open counters and steady rhythm support comfortable reading. The robust serifs and clear forms also work well for magazines, newspapers, reports, and other content-forward layouts that benefit from a confident, traditional voice.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, blending a bookish, literary warmth with the firmness of slab-like serifs. It reads as editorial and institutional rather than decorative, projecting authority without feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, contemporary take on a slab-influenced serif for editorial and publishing contexts, balancing sturdy serifs with softened details to maintain a welcoming texture over extended copy.
Serifs are consistently weighted and visibly bracketed, which helps the design feel less mechanical than purely square-ended slabs. The sample text shows stable texture and good word-shape clarity at display-to-text sizes, with ample internal space that supports long-form reading.