Slab Contrasted Komal 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, education, branding, traditional, academic, confident, workmanlike, legibility, versatility, authority, print focus, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, sturdy, clear, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact, bracketed serifs and moderately squared terminals that give the letters a grounded, architectural feel. Curves are open and smooth (notably in C, G, O), while straight strokes keep a firm vertical rhythm; contrast is subtle but present as a gentle modulation between main strokes and joins. Proportions lean slightly compact with robust capitals, and the lowercase maintains a readable, text-oriented structure with a two-storey a and g, crisp ball terminals on f, and a straightforward, legible figure set.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazines, reports, and book interiors—where a solid serif texture and consistent rhythm are important. It also performs well for headlines, section heads, and packaging or brand systems that want a traditional serif voice with extra firmness from slab serifs.
The tone is classic and dependable, with a bookish, editorial character that feels familiar and authoritative rather than trendy. Its slab-serifs add a touch of practicality and grit, balancing warmth with a no-nonsense, institutional confidence.
The font appears designed to deliver a reliable, highly legible serif experience with added weight and presence from slab terminals, aiming for versatility across both text and display settings. Its restrained detailing and familiar letterforms suggest an emphasis on clarity, durability, and an established print-oriented tone.
The design reads cleanly at text sizes due to generous counters and clear interior shapes, while the heavier slabs help it hold up in headlines and labels. Overall spacing feels even and controlled, supporting comfortable paragraph color without becoming overly delicate.