Slab Contrasted Kodat 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, confident, traditional, bookish, authoritative, readability, editorial voice, print robustness, headline impact, bracketed serifs, ink traps, ball terminals, sturdy, robust.
A robust slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed slabs and a steady, medium stroke contrast. The forms are generously proportioned with open counters and a slightly condensed-to-neutral rhythm in text, while capitals feel broad and grounded. Curves are smooth and rounded, with several ball terminals and softened joins that give a subtly ink-conscious, print-friendly texture. Numerals are sturdy and legible, matching the serif structure and maintaining a consistent baseline and color in running text.
Well suited to editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed, such as magazines, book interiors, and newspaper-style layouts. The weight and slab structure also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a sturdy, traditional tone.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, with a classic, print-forward presence. It feels dependable and serious without becoming rigid, balancing traditional book typography cues with a slightly contemporary, sturdy finish.
Likely designed to deliver a reliable slab-serif workhorse for print and editorial use, combining strong serifs and clear counters for readability with rounded details that keep the texture approachable. The consistent, robust construction suggests an emphasis on legibility and typographic authority across display and text sizes.
In the samples, the bold slab endings and rounded detailing create a strong typographic color that holds up well at larger sizes for headlines while still reading cleanly in paragraph settings. The shapes lean toward a friendly robustness rather than sharp, high-contrast elegance.