Slab Contrasted Kodom 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Alkes' by Fontfabric; 'Capita' by Hoftype; and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, readability, trust, editorial tone, print clarity, classic modernize, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft curves, low stress, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and gently rounded joins that soften the overall texture. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting curves; counters are generous and open. The lowercase has a compact, readable build with a two-storey “a,” ball-like terminals on letters such as “c” and “f,” and a single-storey “g” with a clear ear. Figures are weighty and stable, with the “0” close to circular and consistent alignment and spacing that create an even, print-like rhythm in text.
Well suited to editorial headlines and subheads, book and magazine typography, and brand systems that want a traditional, trustworthy voice. The strong slabs and open counters also make it effective for packaging, signage-style titling, and short blocks of emphasis where a sturdy serif texture is desired.
The tone is confident and traditional, blending a newsprint/editorial seriousness with a friendly softness from its rounded details. It reads as dependable and institutional rather than flashy, with a calm, authoritative presence suited to long-form communication.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic slab-serif foundation by pairing strong, rectangular serifs with softened curves and carefully balanced contrast, aiming for a dependable text-and-display workhorse with an editorial sensibility.
Letterforms lean toward classic proportions with moderate aperture openness and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I, l, and 1). The serifs are prominent enough to anchor lines and improve horizontal flow, while the rounded terminals and bracket transitions keep the texture from feeling overly rigid.