Slab Contrasted Kobuh 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, traditional, scholarly, sturdy, text clarity, editorial voice, heritage tone, robustness, warmth, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, bookish, crisp, robust.
This typeface presents as a sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a calm, even rhythm across words. Strokes show noticeable modulation: verticals feel firmer while curves and joins taper slightly, giving counters a clean, open shape. The lowercase has a double-storey “a,” a two-storey “g,” and round i/j dots; several forms (notably “a,” “c,” “e,” and “f”) feature soft ball-like terminals that add a mild, oldstyle flavor. Numerals are clear and text-oriented, with strong horizontals and steady alignment that reads well in continuous setting.
It is well suited to editorial and book typography where a durable serif voice is desired, and it scales effectively into headlines thanks to its strong slab serifs and clear counters. The combination of solidity and warmth also makes it a good candidate for branding and packaging that needs a confident, heritage-leaning tone without feeling overly formal.
Overall, the font conveys a composed, editorial tone—serious but not austere. Its slab structure adds authority and stability, while the rounded terminals and gentle bracketing introduce warmth and approachability suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended to blend the authority and structure of a slab-serif with a more human, text-friendly finish. By pairing robust serifs and measured proportions with subtly rounded terminals and moderate contrast, it aims for versatile readability and a recognizable editorial presence.
The wide set and ample internal space keep letterforms from feeling cramped, and the serifs remain prominent without becoming overly blocky. Uppercase forms read traditional and bookish, while the lowercase adds character through rounded terminals and slightly calligraphic stress, creating a balanced, contemporary-classic texture.