Slab Contrasted Kolen 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jornada Slab' by Monotype and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, posters, branding, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, readability, editorial voice, print tradition, stability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, bookish.
A sturdy slab serif with pronounced, squared-off terminals and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes feel solid and fairly even in weight, with just enough modulation to keep the letters from looking mechanical. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters, a straightforward upright stance, and a clear baseline rhythm; the slabs give the design a strong horizontal emphasis that holds up well at text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial design where a strong typographic voice is needed—magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and book typography. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for posters, packaging, and brand systems that want a traditional, trustworthy feel with high readability.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a bold, no-nonsense presence that reads as editorial and institutional. It feels confident and slightly old-style in spirit, evoking printed matter and established brands rather than sleek minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a robust, print-forward character. It aims to balance a classic slab-serif backbone with clean, consistent letterforms that maintain authority in display while staying comfortable in running text.
Details like the strong top and bottom serifs, squared shoulders, and firm joins create a consistent, blocky texture across lines. Numerals are weighty and clear, matching the uppercase’s authority and the lowercase’s workmanlike legibility.