Slab Contrasted Kobep 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, packaging, academic, retro, trustworthy, confident, robust readability, editorial voice, print authority, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap feel, generous spacing.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed serifs and a clearly modeled, slightly contrasted stroke structure. The letterforms feel broad and open, with ample counters and a steady, even rhythm across lines. Serifs are thick and supportive rather than sharp, and joins show subtle shaping that keeps curves smooth and readable. Lowercase forms are straightforward and workmanlike, with a two-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” while numerals are solid and highly legible with consistent proportions.
Well suited to editorial typography where you want robust serifs and clear word shapes, such as magazines, books, essays, and reports. Its strong presence also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, posters, and packaging where a sturdy, classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is authoritative and practical, with a faint vintage, print-era character. It reads as dependable and editorial—more about clarity and presence than delicacy—making it feel familiar in bookish and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable slab-serif voice that holds up from text sizes into display, combining traditional serif structure with heavier, supportive slabs for a confident printed texture.
The face maintains strong consistency between capitals and lowercase, and the slabs give a firm baseline and cap-line emphasis. Curves (like C, G, O, Q) stay round and spacious, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) look confident and stable, producing a clear, steady texture in paragraph settings.