Slab Contrasted Kolab 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, tabular data, forms, technical docs, labels, typewriter, utilitarian, editorial, industrial, retro, alignment, legibility, typewriter feel, robustness, slab serif, square serifs, bracketed joins, sturdy, crisp.
A monospaced slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and a largely even stroke weight. Letterforms are upright and compact, with firm vertical stems, open bowls, and clear, somewhat mechanical curves. Serifs read as bold, rectangular terminals with subtle rounding and occasional slight bracketing into the stems, producing a crisp, stamped rhythm. Numerals and capitals share consistent set width and spacing, giving the face a steady, grid-like texture in text.
Well suited to environments where alignment matters, such as code samples, terminal-style UI, tables, and forms. It also works for technical documentation, captions, and labeling where a robust, typewritten voice and consistent character widths improve scanning and structure.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, evoking typed documents, labeling, and engineered forms. Its strong slabs add a confident, no-nonsense presence that feels both archival and industrial, with a mild retro sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable monospaced reading experience with added authority from slab serifs, balancing functional clarity with a classic typewritten flavor. It aims for consistent rhythm, strong terminals, and clear differentiation across letters and numerals in continuous text.
In paragraph settings the fixed-width spacing creates a pronounced vertical cadence and clear column alignment. The sturdy serifs and simple counters keep forms legible and distinct, while the heavier terminals add a slightly bold-looking texture without becoming truly heavy.