Slab Contrasted Kolij 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, newspapers, classic, bookish, authoritative, utilitarian, readability, editorial tone, robustness, print utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, transitional.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared terminals and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling abrupt. Strokes read mostly even with mild modulation, giving a steady text color and clear rhythm across lines. Counters are open and well-shaped, and the lowercase shows traditional, readable proportions with a moderate x-height and short-to-moderate extenders. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, upright structure, with firm horizontals and stable, straight-sided stems that emphasize clarity.
Performs well for continuous reading in editorial layouts such as magazines, books, and newspaper-style text, where its stable strokes and strong serifs support long-form legibility. It can also handle headings and pull quotes when a classic, assertive slab-serif presence is desired without extreme contrast.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting reliability and seriousness without feeling overly ornate. Its slab serifs add a confident, grounded voice that suits institutional or print-centric work, while the restrained contrast keeps it practical and calm on the page.
Likely designed as a practical slab-serif for text-forward settings: sturdy, conventional letterforms with enough character in the serifs to feel authoritative, while maintaining a controlled rhythm and comfortable readability for paragraphs.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit create a compact, newspaper-like texture with strong baseline discipline. The serifs remain visually assertive at larger sizes, contributing to a slightly rugged, workmanlike character rather than a delicate, high-contrast elegance.