Slab Contrasted Kafa 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, traditional, confident, authoritative, bookish, readability, editorial voice, classic slab, strong hierarchy, print texture, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, compact, high-contrast.
This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a firm, upright stance. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with heavier verticals and lighter connecting strokes, while terminals and serifs stay crisp and blocky. Proportions feel compact and controlled, with relatively narrow bowls and a consistent, print-oriented rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Lowercase forms are straightforward and legible, with a two-storey “g” and “a,” and numerals that read cleanly with stable, flat-footed construction.
It suits editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine or newspaper styling where a robust serif texture and clear word shapes are needed. The strong slabs and controlled contrast also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and labeling in print-forward brand systems.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, combining a traditional print sensibility with a confident, no-nonsense presence. It feels serious and established rather than decorative, projecting reliability and clarity in longer reading as well as emphasis in headings.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, print-classic slab serif voice: traditional enough for sustained reading, yet bold in structure for emphasis and hierarchy. Its consistent construction suggests a focus on readability and a confident, authoritative typographic color.
Capitals have a slightly engraved, oldstyle-inflected gravity, while the slabs keep the texture solid in lines of text. The punctuation and figures appear designed to sit firmly on the baseline, supporting tabular or informational settings where steadiness matters.