Slab Contrasted Komod 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, authoritative, academic, robust, readability, robustness, editorial tone, traditional voice, versatility, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, ball terminals, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, blocky serifs and a comfortable, traditional rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier verticals and lighter connecting strokes, while terminals and joins are slightly softened, giving counters a rounded, warm texture. The lowercase is compact and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a bulb-ended “f,” and a “y” with a pronounced leftward tail; the uppercase carries broad, confident forms and strong horizontal slabs. Numerals are weighty and straightforward, with open, utilitarian shapes designed to hold up in text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where sturdy serifs and stable proportions aid readability. It also scales effectively for headlines and subheads, delivering a confident, traditional voice without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that feels bookish and institutional. Its slab construction adds firmness and presence, while the softened details keep it approachable rather than harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to combine the firmness and clarity of a slab-serif with enough modulation and soft shaping to perform comfortably in continuous text. It aims for a versatile, print-friendly workhorse look that can handle both body copy and display settings.
Letterfit appears generally generous, helping the heavy serifs avoid clogging, and the design maintains a consistent, even color in the sample text. The mix of strong slabs and subtly rounded detailing suggests a text-first serif meant to stay legible while still projecting authority.