Slab Contrasted Kodom 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, packaging, posters, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, vintage, authority, readability, heritage, print texture, durability, bracketed, ink-trap feel, softened, wedge terminals, sturdy.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed, heavy serifs and subtly tapered stems that create a gently modulated, ink-on-paper look. The letterforms favor rounded joins and softened corners, with small wedge-like terminals and occasional narrowed notches that add texture without becoming decorative. Proportions are workmanlike and fairly compact, with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm that holds up well in continuous text. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, print-oriented structure, keeping a consistent, emphatic color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, headlines, and pull quotes where a strong, traditional voice is needed. It can also work for book typography encouraging a robust, ink-rich texture, and for packaging or poster work that benefits from a heritage, print-forward aesthetic.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone—confident and practical rather than sleek. Its sturdy slabs and slightly old-style detailing suggest editorial authority and a traditional, institutional feel, with just enough warmth to avoid sounding mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence with traditional print cues: strong serifs for authority, moderate modulation for warmth, and a disciplined rhythm for readable setting. It balances sturdiness with subtle detail to feel established rather than purely utilitarian.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and compact spacing create a dark, even typographic color, making it especially assertive at text sizes. The design’s softened transitions and small terminal quirks add character that reads as vintage printing influence rather than overt display styling.