Slab Contrasted Kolon 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, publishing, academic, reports, scholarly, classic, trustworthy, formal, readability, editorial utility, authority, structure, versatility, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, bookish, traditional.
This typeface presents a sturdy slab-serif construction with clearly bracketed serifs and confident, squared terminals. Strokes are largely even with subtle modulation, keeping counters open and letterforms stable at text sizes. Proportions feel traditional and slightly compact, with a consistent rhythm across the alphabet; joins and curves are smooth rather than mechanical. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, authoritative presence, with clear differentiation in shapes and strong baseline alignment.
It is well-suited to long-form body copy in books, magazines, and journals where a stable, authoritative slab-serif texture is desirable. It can also support headings, pull quotes, and captions in editorial systems, and works well in formal documents and reports that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that reads as dependable and institutional. Its slab serifs add a sense of firmness and structure without becoming overly decorative, giving it a measured, professional voice suited to content-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a practical, content-first slab serif that balances solidity with readability. By pairing firm serifs and disciplined proportions with restrained stroke modulation, it aims to deliver an editorial workhorse feel that remains composed across both display and text settings.
In running text the face maintains a steady texture and clear word shapes, with strong verticals and supportive serifs that help guide the eye along the line. The lowercase shows traditional forms (including a double-storey style where expected) and the punctuation and figures match the same crisp, composed detailing.