Slab Contrasted Kobab 19 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, traditional, confident, literary, institutional, legibility, editorial utility, print authority, classic slab tone, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, high-clarity.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed serifs and clear, squared terminals that give the design a grounded, architectural feel. Stroke modulation is present but restrained, keeping verticals firm while joins and curves stay clean and controlled. Proportions lean slightly wide in round letters, with generous counters and open apertures that preserve clarity at text sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey “g” and a pronounced, ball-like terminal on “a,” while the caps maintain a classical, even rhythm with strong horizontals and stable alignment.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine editorial, and other long-form reading where a sturdy serif can maintain a consistent text color. It also scales effectively for headlines and subheads, where the slab serifs and confident proportions add presence without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that feels at home in print culture. Its slab structure adds a pragmatic, workmanlike authority, balancing warmth from the bracketed serifs with a crisp, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended as a versatile slab-serif for reading and publishing: robust enough to hold up in dense paragraphs, yet crisp and characterful for display roles. Its controlled contrast and bracketed slabs suggest an emphasis on dependable legibility with a traditional, print-oriented voice.
Figures appear lining and fairly even in color, with straightforward, readable forms suited to continuous setting. The serif treatment stays consistent across caps and lowercase, helping long passages retain a steady texture without looking brittle.