Slab Contrasted Komey 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, institutional, traditional, confident, sturdy, impact, readability, authority, print tone, classic feel, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, robust, high legibility.
A robust slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and clear bracketed joins that give the shapes a sturdy, anchored feel. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing a confident typographic color in text. Proportions read on the broader side with ample counters; capitals are compact and weighty, while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm with a two-storey “a” and “g,” and a single-storey “g” is not evident. Numerals are bold and straightforward, with a visibly open “4” and round, stable bowls in “0,” “6,” “8,” and “9.”
This face performs especially well in headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its slab structure and contrast can deliver strong presence. It also suits editorial and institutional branding, book or magazine typography, and packaging or poster work that benefits from a traditional, sturdy serif voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, evoking print-forward, editorial seriousness without feeling overly ornate. Its heavy slabs and controlled contrast suggest reliability and permanence, lending a classic, workhorse character suitable for content that needs to look established and confident.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif conventions with a bold slab backbone, prioritizing clarity and impact while maintaining a familiar reading rhythm. It aims to provide an authoritative, print-minded texture that holds up in prominent display use and remains readable in short-to-medium text settings.
Serifs are substantial and consistent across the set, creating strong horizontal cues and a slightly compressed, punchy texture in bold sizes. Round characters (C, O, Q) are full and smooth, while terminals in letters like “f” and “r” introduce a subtly oldstyle flavor that softens the otherwise structural slab construction.