Slab Contrasted Kokod 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, vintage, whimsical, quirky, friendly, add personality, retro flavor, display impact, handmade feel, bracketed serifs, soft corners, teardrop terminals, bouncy baseline, rounded joins.
A lively slab-serif with bold, bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that introduce subtle contrast without feeling delicate. Letterforms are slightly irregular and bouncy, with small rotational quirks and a hand-set rhythm that makes lines feel animated rather than rigid. Curves are round and full, counters are open, and several glyphs show distinctive curled or teardrop-like terminals that add personality. The overall texture is sturdy and dark, with clear serif presence and a decorative but legible construction.
Best suited for display settings where personality is a priority: posters, headlines, titles, packaging, and branding that wants a friendly vintage twist. It can work for short bursts of text—taglines, pull quotes, signage—where its bouncy rhythm adds charm without requiring tight, neutral typography.
The tone is cheerful and mischievous, combining a vintage poster sensibility with storybook charm. Its intentional unevenness and occasional curls give it a human, humorous voice—more characterful than formal—suggesting nostalgia, whimsy, and lighthearted display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif foundation with a playful, slightly eccentric gesture system—mixing classic serif structure with curated quirks (curls, teardrop terminals, and subtle unevenness) to create a memorable, character-driven voice.
Capitals read as bold and stable, while lowercase introduces more playful motion through curled descenders and softened terminals. Numerals and a few round letters feature decorative inner curls, increasing the ornamental feel and making the font especially noticeable in headlines. Spacing and letterfit look intentionally varied, reinforcing a handcrafted, display-first impression.