Slab Contrasted Konon 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, heritage, confident, scholarly, authoritative, text clarity, editorial tone, classic utility, brand authority, slab serif, bracketed, robust, sturdy, crisp.
A robust slab-serif design with pronounced, blocky serifs and subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with strong verticals and lighter connecting strokes, giving a crisp, typographic rhythm. Counters are open and well-defined, and the overall proportions feel generously set, with ample width and stable, square-ish forms. Terminals and serifs read cleanly at text sizes, while round letters maintain a controlled, slightly formal geometry.
It suits editorial typography and book or magazine settings where a firm serif voice and consistent texture are desired. The strong slabs and clear forms also work well for headlines, pull quotes, and branding applications that call for a classic, trustworthy presence.
The font conveys an editorial, heritage tone—confident and dependable, with a faintly bookish, institutional character. Its sturdy slabs and measured contrast suggest seriousness and clarity rather than playfulness, fitting work that needs authority without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab serifs with a more refined, contrasted stroke structure, creating a typeface that reads confidently in text while still carrying enough personality for display. Its measured forms and consistent serif treatment suggest an emphasis on reliable readability and a traditional print sensibility.
The numerals match the text color and presence, with clear differentiation and a traditional, print-oriented feel. The overall texture in the sample paragraph stays even and legible, with a strong baseline and consistent serif rhythm that supports longer reading.