Slab Contrasted Kogov 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, academic, branding, authoritative, classic, scholarly, rugged, readability, authority, durability, text texture, tradition, slab serif, bracketed, strong serifs, ink-trap feel, bookish.
A sturdy serif design with prominent slab-like serifs and mostly vertical stress. Strokes are generally even with mild modulation, while terminals and joins show subtle shaping that keeps forms from feeling purely geometric. The serifs appear mostly bracketed and substantial, lending a grounded baseline and a steady rhythm in text. Counters are open and proportions are balanced, with a slightly robust, workmanlike texture at reading sizes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and academic or institutional materials where a firm, readable serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headlines, packaging, and branding that benefits from a dependable, traditional voice and strong letterforms.
The overall tone feels classic and authoritative, with a hint of utilitarian ruggedness. It reads as bookish and editorial—confident and traditional rather than fashionable—suited to settings where clarity and credibility matter.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a strong, grounded presence, combining slab-like serifs and restrained modulation to create a confident page texture for continuous reading and structured editorial hierarchy.
Uppercase forms are stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable construction with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals are solid and legible, matching the weight and serif treatment of the alphabet for consistent color in mixed text.