Slab Contrasted Komuj 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equitan Slab' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, signage, authoritative, classic, rugged, academic, readability, presence, tradition, stability, impact, bracketed, heavy serifs, sturdy, ink-trap like, bookish.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, mostly bracketed slabs and a compact, vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely even with modest modulation, giving the letters a dense, print-like color; joins and inside corners show slightly softened shaping that keeps the heavy weight from feeling brittle. Counters are relatively open for a slab of this heft, and the forms lean traditional: two‑storey “a,” double‑storey “g,” and a clear, straightforward figure set with strong horizontal bases. Overall spacing feels measured and workmanlike, balancing width with stable proportions and emphatic serifs.
Well suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, classic slab presence is desired, and it can also carry short-to-medium editorial text thanks to its open counters and consistent rhythm. It works effectively for posters, packaging, and branding that needs a trustworthy, traditional feel, and for signage or labels where sturdy shapes and emphatic serifs help maintain clarity.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a traditional, editorial voice. Its hefty slabs and steady geometry convey reliability and seriousness, evoking book typography, newspapers, and institutional signage rather than delicate or playful settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, print-forward slab serif voice with substantial weight and clear text rhythm. It aims to combine traditional letterform conventions with enough mass and firmness to perform in attention-getting display settings as well as robust reading environments.
The lowercase shows a robust texture in text sizes, with strong foot serifs and clear differentiation between similarly shaped glyphs (notably in the numerals and the round letters). The overall silhouette favors firmness over refinement, prioritizing legibility and presence.