Slab Contrasted Komav 15 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, branding, academic, trustworthy, heritage, assertive, readability, editorial tone, institutional voice, classic sturdiness, slab serif, bracketed, robust, sturdy, bookish.
A robust slab serif with clearly bracketed, blocky serifs and a steady, even rhythm. Stems are substantial and mostly uniform, with modest modulation that becomes more apparent in rounded forms and joins. Counters are open and generous, and the overall proportions feel broad with comfortable spacing, supporting clear word shapes. The lowercase shows classic, text-oriented construction with sturdy terminals and unshowy details, while numerals are strong and readable with consistent weight and solid footing.
Well-suited to editorial design where a strong serif texture is desired, including magazine features, book typography, and pull quotes. It also works for headlines and subheads that need to read clearly while projecting a traditional, established character, and can support branding for organizations seeking a dependable, classic tone.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking printed editorial work and institutional communication. Its sturdy serifs and calm rhythm give it a dependable, scholarly voice with a slightly authoritative edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice that holds up in continuous reading while still looking bold and structured in display sizes. Its broad proportions and bracketed slabs suggest an aim for clarity and familiarity rather than ornament or delicacy.
In running text, the heavy slabs create a pronounced horizontal emphasis and a stable baseline. The design balances firmness with enough curvature in bowls and shoulders to avoid feeling mechanical, keeping paragraphs readable while maintaining a distinctive, serif-forward presence.