Slab Contrasted Komom 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon' by Tilde, and 'Firelli' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, sturdy, industrial, editorial, confident, vintage, impact, clarity, authority, print texture, heritage, slab serif, bracketed, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, robust.
A robust slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and a confident, print-forward texture. Strokes are thick and fairly even overall, with noticeable but not delicate contrast, and many joins and terminals show soft rounding that keeps the heavy shapes from feeling rigid. Counters are compact and the letterforms read dense and steady, while the slabs stay prominent across caps and lowercase, producing a strong horizontal rhythm. Numerals are weighty and open enough for display use, matching the serif treatment and rounded finishing throughout.
This font is well-suited to headlines and short-form display typography where a strong, stable presence is needed. It can also work effectively on book covers, posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from a classic slab-serif voice and high visual impact.
The overall tone is sturdy and workmanlike, evoking classic print and industrial signage while still feeling polished for contemporary editorial use. Its heavy slabs and compact interior spaces communicate authority and clarity, with a slightly nostalgic, traditional voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic slab-serif look with dependable legibility and a strong printed texture, balancing industrial solidity with slightly softened details for a more approachable finish.
The sample text shows a consistent, dark color at headline sizes, with serifs that remain clear and supportive rather than delicate. Rounded details at terminals and joints add a subtle warmth to the otherwise muscular construction.