Slab Contrasted Koluh 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, branding, packaging, editorial, trustworthy, traditional, bookish, confident, readability, authority, editorial tone, classic utility, bracketed serifs, generous spacing, open counters, sturdy, classic.
A robust serif with prominent slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins, giving strokes a sturdy, anchored feel. Vertical stems are firm and fairly even, while bowls and curves soften the overall texture; contrast is present but restrained enough to keep paragraphs calm and steady. Proportions are on the broader side with open counters and a comfortable, readable rhythm, and the lowercase shows clear, familiar forms with a two-storey “a” and compact, rounded bowls. Figures are plainspoken and sturdy, matching the text color of the letters without calling attention to themselves.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and headlines where a solid, authoritative serif presence is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, dependable voice and strong letterforms.
The font conveys an editorial, traditional tone—reliable and composed rather than flashy. Its slab-inflected serifs add confidence and a subtle vintage/academic flavor, suggesting seriousness and clarity in longer reading.
Likely drawn to combine the authority and structure of slab-influenced serifs with the readability and familiarity needed for continuous text. The design emphasizes steadiness, clear counters, and a confident typographic color across a range of sizes.
In text, the face produces a dark, even color with well-defined word shapes and clear punctuation. The wider stance and strong serifs make it particularly visible at display-to-text sizes, while the open interior spaces help maintain clarity.