Slab Contrasted Kodij 11 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian 505 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Egyptian 505' by Linotype, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Egyptian 505' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, classic, robust, no-nonsense, strong voice, editorial utility, classic slab, high impact, readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, closed apertures, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the slab shapes. Strokes show noticeable contrast: vertical stems read heavier than horizontals, while curves maintain a controlled, even rhythm. Counters are compact and mostly closed, giving the text a dense, authoritative color; round letters are slightly squarish in their geometry. Lowercase forms are traditional with a two-storey “a” and “g,” and the “t” and “f” have firm, horizontal terminals. Numerals are weighty and stable, with the “2” and “3” showing strong top terminals and the “8” built from compact bowls.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a strong typographic voice is desired. It works well for editorial design, posters, and branding that needs a confident, classic slab-serif presence, and it can also support packaging and signage where sturdy letterforms help maintain impact.
The overall tone is editorial and assertive, with a vintage bookish flavor that still feels practical and contemporary. Its heavy slabs and crisp joins communicate reliability and seriousness, while the slight rounding and bracketing keep it approachable rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif look with traditional book-type proportions and a controlled contrast, balancing bold presence with readable, familiar forms. It emphasizes solidity and authority while keeping the shapes smooth enough for comfortable text setting at display-to-body crossover sizes.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at larger paragraph sizes, producing a strong, dark texture and clear word shapes. The serifs and tight apertures can make small sizes feel dense, but they also contribute to a bold, grounded presence in headings and display settings.