Slab Contrasted Kobuh 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, headlines, magazines, academic publishing, editorial, scholarly, authoritative, classic, bookish, readability, print utility, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, high-clarity, traditional, steady rhythm.
A robust slab-serif with bracketed serifs and clear, chiseled terminals. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, and the slab feet are substantial enough to anchor lines of text. Proportions feel slightly expansive, with generous counters and open apertures that keep the texture airy in paragraph settings. The lowercase features a two-storey a and g, a sturdy i with square dot, and a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm that reads cleanly across words and numerals.
Well-suited for long-form editorial use where a firm, structured texture is desired—books, magazines, and academic layouts. The strong slab serifs and open forms also make it effective for subheads and headlines that need clarity and a classic print feel.
The overall tone is formal and grounded, evoking textbook, newspaper, and institutional typography rather than display novelty. Its confident slabs and composed contrast give it an authoritative, traditional voice that feels dependable and familiar.
The design appears intended as a practical, print-oriented slab serif that balances sturdiness with readable contrast. Its forms prioritize clarity and even text color, aiming for a traditional voice that can carry both body copy and supportive display roles.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent color and stable baseline, with serifs contributing a crisp horizontal emphasis. Numerals appear clear and evenly weighted, matching the text face rather than calling attention to themselves.