Slab Contrasted Kolen 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Brava Slab' by Rafael Jordan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, posters, heritage, confident, sturdy, academic, readability, authority, durability, clarity, bracketed, blocky, crisp, robust, texty.
A sturdy slab serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a solid, even color on the page. Letterforms lean on broad, straightforward geometry: round characters are generously open, while straight-sided forms keep firm, vertical stress. Terminals are blunt and rectangular, and curves transition into stems with smooth, confident joins. The lowercase shows compact, workmanlike shapes with clear counters, and the numerals are similarly substantial, favoring clarity over delicacy.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a firm, classic presence is needed—book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine layouts. The strong serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging-style statements where a robust, traditional slab voice helps anchor the design.
The tone feels traditional and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that recalls book and newspaper typography. Its heavy slabs and blunt endings add a practical, no-nonsense voice, while the bracketing keeps it from feeling overly mechanical.
Designed to deliver a classic slab-serif voice that balances robustness with readable, text-friendly forms. The emphasis appears to be on dependable reproduction and a strong typographic color that holds up in both display and paragraph settings.
In text, the rhythm is steady and highly legible, with strong word shapes driven by prominent serifs and consistent stroke weight. The capitals read authoritative in headings, and the overall texture remains stable across mixed-case settings and figures.