Slab Contrasted Kokom 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, body text, headlines, packaging, posters, bookish, confident, retro, readability, authority, print feel, durability, slab serif, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap.
A robust slab serif with pronounced, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep the heavy serifs from feeling abrupt. Strokes are mostly even with just enough modulation to add structure, and the shapes favor broad, open counters and a steady, horizontal rhythm. Lowercase forms read traditional and workmanlike, while the uppercase is wide-shouldered and authoritative; the figures are sturdy and high-contrast in silhouette rather than in stroke. Overall spacing feels comfortable and texty, supporting continuous reading without looking delicate.
Well-suited to editorial design where you want a sturdy serif with clear texture—magazines, newspapers, and book interiors. It also holds up in display roles like headlines, posters, and packaging where the slab serifs can add impact and a slightly vintage, print-centric feel.
The tone is practical and editorial, blending a newspaper-like solidity with a slightly vintage, print-forward character. It feels dependable and assertive rather than refined, lending a straightforward, no-nonsense voice to headlines and longer passages alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable slab-serif voice that balances traditional text conventions with enough mass and structure to perform confidently in display settings.
Details like firm slab feet and crisp terminals give strong word-shape definition, especially in all-caps settings. The design stays clear at paragraph sizes in the sample text, with a consistent color and minimal fussiness in curves and joins.