Slab Contrasted Kobal 16 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, headlines, institutional, classic, trustworthy, robust, bookish, readability, durability, editorial tone, print authority, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, structured, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, squared serifs and mostly straight, confident stems. Stroke modulation is present but restrained, with heavier verticals and slightly lighter joins that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Terminals are blunt and purposeful; serifs read as bracketed slabs rather than hairlines, and curves are generous with open apertures and clear counters. Proportions are slightly expansive, giving capitals and numerals a broad, anchored stance and maintaining clarity at text sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady, confident texture is needed. The broad proportions and strong serifs also support headlines, pull quotes, and navigational typography in print-forward or institutional applications.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a pragmatic, print-oriented solidity. It feels editorial and academic rather than decorative, projecting reliability and clarity while still offering a touch of classic, old-style warmth.
Likely designed to deliver dependable readability with a robust slab-serif voice—bridging traditional text serif conventions and a more forceful, structural serif presence for editorial and display use.
The lowercase shows a clear, readable rhythm with sturdy stems and compact joins, and the numerals match the letterforms in weight and serif treatment for a consistent typographic color. Uppercase shapes remain restrained and formal, supporting strong headline presence without becoming overly stylized.