Slab Contrasted Kobik 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, packaging, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, literary, readability, print utility, classic tone, editorial voice, sturdy presence, bracketed, slab serif, ball terminals, softened, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and gently rounded joins that soften the overall texture. Strokes show mild modulation with slightly heavier verticals, while terminals stay crisp and square, giving the letterforms a confident, anchored footing. Lowercase details include compact, sturdy serifs and occasional ball-like terminals, creating a readable, bookish rhythm across text. Numerals are strong and straightforward, matching the typeface’s solid, printed presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, essays, and longform reading where a firm serif presence helps guide the eye. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging copy that benefits from a classic, trustworthy voice with a bit of weight and personality.
The font conveys an editorial, established tone—serious without feeling brittle. Its chunky serifs and restrained contrast suggest reliability and tradition, while the rounded transitions add a friendly, approachable warmth. Overall it reads as confident and composed, well-suited to text that should feel credible and time-tested.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness and clarity of a slab-serif with a more refined, readable texture for continuous text. Its measured contrast and bracketed serifs aim to balance authority with approachability, delivering a dependable type voice for print-like applications.
In the sample text, the face maintains consistent color and spacing at larger sizes, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a steady baseline presence. The slab structure remains prominent even in curved letters, reinforcing a grounded, print-oriented character.