Slab Contrasted Kobep 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: manuscripts, body text, editorial, reports, forms, typewriter, vintage, utility, authoritative, typewriter feel, text readability, print texture, practical tone, slab serifs, bracketed, sturdy, rhythmic, texty.
A sturdy slab-serif design with clear, blocky serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise mechanical structure. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, giving the letters a crisp, ink-on-paper feel. The overall build is wide and even, with consistent cell-to-cell rhythm and generous internal counters that keep forms open at text sizes. Curves (C, O, S) are round but firm, and terminals tend to finish in squared, serifed ends for a solid, printed texture.
Well-suited to manuscript-style layouts, reports, and editorial text where a dependable, print-like voice is desired. The consistent rhythm and open counters make it a good candidate for longer passages, while the strong slab serifs also hold up for headings that need a grounded, authoritative tone.
The font conveys a classic typewriter-and-ledger personality: practical, no-nonsense, and a bit nostalgic. Its slab serifs and steady cadence suggest editorial seriousness and archival trustworthiness, while the subtle contrast adds a touch of traditional bookish refinement.
The design appears intended to blend typewriter practicality with slab-serif sturdiness, delivering a dependable, readable texture that feels traditional and workmanlike. Its measured contrast and bracketed slabs aim to keep text crisp and characterful without becoming ornamental.
Numerals are robust and highly legible with strong baseline presence, matching the letterforms’ squared serif treatment. The lowercase maintains a familiar, readable structure with distinct counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes, reinforcing its utilitarian, text-forward character.