Slab Contrasted Kolod 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, scholarly, authoritative, bookish, readability, editorial tone, print tradition, clarity, stability, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, open, traditional.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed serifs and a measured, traditional rhythm. Strokes stay largely even with subtle modulation, while the serifs read as solid and supportive rather than razor-thin. Proportions are generous and open, with rounded bowls and clear interior counters; curves feel smooth and controlled, and joins are clean. The uppercase has a stable, classical stance, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable texture in paragraph settings. Numerals are clear and familiar in form, with balanced widths and consistent stroke treatment.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a firm serif presence is desired, as well as magazine text, academic materials, and institutional communications. It can also support branding and headings that want a traditional, dependable character without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is classic and scholarly, with an editorial seriousness that suggests print tradition. Its strong slab serifs and calm proportions give it an authoritative, trustworthy voice suited to content-forward typography rather than display theatrics.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif reading experience: solid serifs for structure, restrained contrast for consistency, and open forms for clarity in extended text. The overall construction prioritizes durability and familiarity, echoing classic print-oriented slab serif models.
In the sample text, spacing and word shapes remain steady across mixed-case passages, helping long lines stay legible. The design’s slab terminals add emphasis at small-to-medium sizes without feeling overly heavy or decorative.