Slab Contrasted Kogen 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amasis' by Monotype and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, traditional, scholarly, sturdy, classic, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, generous apertures, ball terminals, arched joins, moderate stress.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and clear, softly modeled stroke modulation. The letterforms show confident, upright construction with broad counters and open apertures that keep the texture readable at text sizes. Terminals often finish with rounded details (notably in several lowercase forms), tempering the robust slabs with a slightly bookish, human-friendly feel. Numerals and capitals carry a firm, even rhythm, while the lowercase introduces a touch of liveliness through varied terminals and gently curved joins.
It performs well for book and long-form editorial typography where a firm, classic serif texture is desired. The strong slab serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding applications that need a dependable, traditional presence.
The font conveys a traditional, dependable tone with an academic and editorial character. Its solid slabs and calm proportions feel authoritative without becoming harsh, making it suited to content that benefits from a grounded, classic voice.
The design appears intended to combine the durability and clarity of a slab serif with subtle, refined shaping for comfortable reading. Its mix of robust serifs and rounded finishing details suggests a balance between authority and approachability for editorial and display use.
Overall spacing and shapes create a consistent, moderately dark text color, with sturdy horizontals and strong baseline presence. Curved letters maintain generous counters, and the forms read clearly in continuous text, suggesting careful attention to readability and typographic rhythm.