Slab Contrasted Kogen 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Clarendon' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, heritage, bookish, sturdy, formal, readability, authority, print texture, classic tone, headline impact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft terminals, robust serifs, printy.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, squared serifs and a gently modulated stroke. The curves are full and rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp, giving the design a firm, print-oriented texture. Capitals appear broad and stable with confident horizontals, and the lowercase shows clear differentiation with a slightly traditional, newspaper-like drawing. Numerals are weighty and legible, with rounded forms and pronounced slab endings that keep figures consistent in color.
Well suited to editorial headlines and subheads where a strong serif presence adds structure and authority. It also fits book or magazine typography for passages that benefit from a firm, traditional texture, and can support branding systems that want a classic, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—serious, dependable, and slightly old-style without feeling ornate. Its strong serifs and measured contrast suggest authority and readability, evoking book typography, headlines, and traditional print contexts.
The design appears intended to combine robust slab-serif clarity with enough modulation and bracketing to feel refined in print. It aims for confident readability and an editorial voice that can move from display to longer text without losing its distinctive, anchored character.
Spacing and rhythm read as even and composed, producing a solid text color in paragraphs. The serifs contribute noticeable anchoring on the baseline and cap line, helping the face hold up well at larger sizes while remaining coherent in continuous reading.