Slab Contrasted Komow 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, trustworthy, academic, heritage, authoritative, readability, authority, traditional tone, editorial utility, slab-serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, stable.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed serifs and a confident, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with heavier verticals and firm horizontal slabs that read cleanly at display and text sizes. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous counters, giving the face an open, steady texture. Terminals are crisp and squared, and the overall construction feels traditional and mechanically consistent rather than calligraphic.
Works well for editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book or magazine settings. It can also support branding systems that want a traditional, credible tone, and it holds up in straightforward signage or labels where sturdiness and clarity are priorities.
The font conveys a classic, institutional tone—serious, dependable, and slightly old-style in spirit without feeling ornate. Its weight distribution and pronounced slabs create a grounded presence suited to content that benefits from authority and clarity.
Likely designed to provide a readable, classic slab-serif option with enough contrast and bracketed structure to feel refined, while keeping the overall build robust and practical for continuous text and prominent titles.
Uppercase forms feel particularly stately due to the wide set and prominent serifs, while the lowercase maintains a pragmatic, readable structure with straightforward joins and minimal flourish. Figures appear lining with strong vertical emphasis, matching the typeface’s stable, print-oriented character.