Slab Contrasted Kobep 7 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, confident, literary, institutional, readability, authority, editorial tone, timelessness, clarity, bracketed, beaked, scotch, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy serif with prominent slab-like, bracketed serifs and a measured, bookish rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast, with firm verticals and slightly finer connecting strokes, while terminals and serifs feel sculpted rather than blunt. Counters are open and the proportions read generous, supporting strong word shapes at display and text sizes. The overall texture is even and solid, with crisp joins and a calm, upright stance.
It works well for magazine headlines, book typography, and other editorial settings where a strong serif presence is desired. The sturdy construction also suits branding and packaging that need a classic, premium feel, and it can support longer passages with a consistent, readable texture.
The font projects an editorial, traditional tone—confident and authoritative without feeling ornate. Its strong serifs and restrained contrast suggest a trustworthy, established voice suited to cultural, academic, or institutional contexts.
The design appears intended to blend classic book-serifs with a more assertive slab-like serif presence, delivering both readability and visual authority. It aims for a timeless, editorial voice with enough weight and structure to hold its own in prominent headings.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains clarity with compact details and steady spacing. Numerals appear robust and readable, matching the letterforms’ weight distribution and serif treatment for consistent typographic color across mixed content.