Slab Contrasted Kodij 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian 505' by Bitstream, 'Egyptian 505 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Egyptian 505' by Linotype, 'Egyptian 505 SB' and 'Egyptian 505 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Egyptian 505' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, posters, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, clarity, authority, readability, editorial impact, classic modernity, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, open counters, large apertures, generous spacing.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a clearly modeled, moderate stroke contrast. Letterforms are broad and steady, with open counters and large apertures that keep the texture readable at text sizes. Curves are smooth and slightly softened, while terminals often resolve in rounded details (notably in shapes like C/S and the lowercase a). The numerals are bold and even, with strong vertical stress and clear, high-contrast joins that match the letterforms’ solid rhythm.
This font works especially well for editorial typography—magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and subheads—where its strong slabs and open shapes hold up at larger sizes. It can also serve branding and packaging that wants a traditional yet approachable voice, and it remains legible enough for short blocks of text or captions when set with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is confident and institutional, combining a classic newspaper-like seriousness with a friendly softness from its rounded terminals. It feels dependable and assertive without turning sharp or brittle, making it well suited to messaging that aims for clarity and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with enough contrast and curvature to stay readable and contemporary. Its proportions and serif construction suggest a focus on strong typographic presence, especially in display and editorial settings.
The heavier slab serifs create a stable baseline and consistent horizontal emphasis, producing a dark, even color in paragraphs. Round letters maintain generous internal space, helping the face avoid clogging despite its robust build.