Slab Contrasted Kodod 7 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian 505' by Bitstream, 'Egyptian 505 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Egyptian 505' by Linotype, 'Certo' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Egyptian 505' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, book text, magazine headlines, pull quotes, institutional branding, editorial, heritage, authoritative, scholarly, robust, readability, editorial utility, authority, durability, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and confident, squared-off serifs softened by subtle bracketing. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with strong verticals and slightly lighter joins, creating a crisp rhythm without feeling delicate. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, workmanlike skeleton; bowls are open and counters remain generous at text sizes. Details like small ball terminals (notably on the lowercase f and r) and firm, flat serifs give the design a purposeful, print-oriented texture.
It works well for editorial systems—book interiors, longform articles, and magazine typography—where a stable slab serif texture supports readability. The wide proportions and bold slab presence also make it effective for headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that benefit from a robust, traditional voice.
The tone reads traditional and dependable, with a scholarly, editorial voice. It evokes bookish authority and a practical, no-nonsense warmth—suited to institutional or journal-like settings rather than playful or futuristic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, trustworthy slab-serif impression with enough contrast and shaping to stay refined in continuous reading. It balances solidity and clarity, aiming for an editorial workhorse that can also carry headline weight without losing typographic discipline.
The figures appear sturdy and readable, with clear differentiation between forms and minimal ornament. Overall spacing and rhythm favor steady text color, while the wide set adds presence in headlines and pull quotes.