Slab Contrasted Kodod 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Edit Serif Pro' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'Leo' by Canada Type, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, and 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, signage, classic, authoritative, academic, stately, readable slab, editorial voice, formal tone, print tradition, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, crisp, high-clarity.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a crisp, high-contrast text color. Stems are firm and relatively straight, while joins and serif transitions show subtle rounding that keeps the texture from feeling brittle. Capitals have traditional, bookish proportions with stable horizontals and clear stroke endings; lowercase forms are compact and well-structured, with a two-storey “g” and a clearly modeled “a.” Numerals are lining and evenly weighted, matching the overall solidity of the letterforms.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, and book typography where a traditional voice and strong typographic color are desired. It can also support branding and signage that benefits from a dependable, heritage-leaning slab-serif character, performing well in both display settings and readable text blocks.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial and institutional feel. Its bold slabs and measured contrast suggest seriousness and reliability, evoking printed reference material, formal publishing, and heritage signage without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to combine classic serif readability with the added emphasis and stability of slab serifs. Its balanced contrast and consistent serif treatment aim to deliver a confident, print-forward texture that feels formal and enduring.
The serif system is consistent across the set, producing an even baseline rhythm and a confident, slightly compressed presence in text. Counters remain open enough for clarity at paragraph sizes, while the strong slab terminals give headings a decisive, poster-like impact.