Slab Contrasted Kafi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, classic, authoritative, scholarly, trustworthy, text readability, print tradition, editorial utility, authoritative tone, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, round terminals, generous counters, steady rhythm.
A sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like, mostly bracketed serifs and a calm, even color on the page. Strokes show subtle modulation with firm verticals, rounded joins, and open counters that keep forms clear at text sizes. Proportions feel traditional with a relatively tall lowercase, short-ish ascenders, and compact descenders, producing a dense but readable texture. The italic is not shown; the visible roman includes oldstyle-style figures in the sample and a double-storey a with a two-storey g, reinforcing a bookish, text-oriented construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where steady rhythm and robust serifs help guide the eye. It can also serve for reports, academic material, and institutional communications that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is literary and institutional: confident, composed, and slightly old-world without feeling ornate. It reads as serious and dependable, with just enough warmth in the rounding and bracketing to avoid a mechanical feel.
The design appears aimed at a practical, text-first slab serif that delivers durability and clarity in print-like settings. Its moderate modulation, open counters, and traditional constructions suggest an intention to balance a strong typographic presence with comfortable readability.
Letterforms emphasize sturdy horizontals and stable bases, giving headlines a grounded presence while maintaining consistent spacing in paragraphs. The numerals and capitals feel designed to sit comfortably in running text, contributing to an editorial, print-forward impression.