Slab Contrasted Koluh 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, authoritative, readability, authority, editorial tone, durability, slab serifs, bracketed, robust, sturdy, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a steady, bookish rhythm. Strokes are generally even with only modest modulation, while the slabs add clear horizontal emphasis and strong baseline anchoring. Proportions feel generous and readable, with open apertures and round forms (notably in C, O, and e) balancing the firmer, rectangular presence of stems and serifs. The overall texture in text is even and composed, producing a solid, typographic color without looking cramped.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desired, including book and magazine layouts, articles, and academic or institutional materials. The robust slabs also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and navigational typography where clarity and authority are priorities.
The font communicates a traditional, editorial voice—confident, steady, and slightly formal. Its slab-serif structure lends an institutional, reference-like tone that reads as dependable and serious rather than trendy or playful.
The design appears intended to merge classic readability with a more assertive slab-serif voice, delivering a dependable text face that can also hold its own in larger sizes. Its balanced proportions and calm texture suggest a focus on sustained reading while preserving a distinctive, sturdy personality.
Uppercase letters present a dignified, display-capable presence, while the lowercase maintains clarity for continuous reading. Numerals appear sturdy and legible with clear distinctions between similar shapes, supporting utilitarian use in text settings.