Slab Contrasted Kodow 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, posters, academic, traditional, trustworthy, bookish, readability, print texture, authoritative tone, editorial utility, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, robust, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and a confident, slightly condensed rhythm in the capitals. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins and softened transitions that give the forms an inked, print-like finish rather than a purely geometric build. Counters are generously open and the curves (C, G, O, e) are smooth and controlled, while terminals stay firm and squared. The lowercase has a classic, text-oriented structure with a two-storey a and g, compact apertures, and a stable baseline presence; numerals appear traditional and sturdy, suited to running text.
Well suited to editorial typography—book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine layouts—where a sturdy serif can carry dense text without feeling delicate. The strong serifs and solid color also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and poster-style titling that needs a traditional yet assertive voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and conventional, evoking book typography and institutional publishing. Its bold slab cues and measured contrast communicate reliability and seriousness, with a subtle warmth that keeps it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice for reading and publishing contexts, combining strong serifs and moderate contrast to produce a stable, print-forward texture that can work from text to headline sizes.
Serifs read as prominent visual anchors, creating strong horizontal emphasis and steady line tracking. The design balances dense, dark letterforms with readable interior space, which helps maintain clarity in paragraph settings and at larger display sizes.