Slab Contrasted Kodij 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, headlines, magazine layouts, packaging copy, institutional branding, editorial, robust, classic, authoritative, utilitarian, readability, editorial voice, durability, traditional clarity, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, low stress, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a confident, even rhythm. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with firm verticals and rounded joins that keep curves smooth and readable. The lowercase is compact and workmanlike, with large, open counters and a two-storey “a” paired with a single-storey “g,” while details like the hooked “j” and ball-like terminals add a subtle, traditional texture. Numerals are full-bodied and steady, matching the text weight and serif treatment for consistent color in continuous setting.
Best suited to editorial typography where a strong serif presence helps structure pages—magazines, reports, and book-like layouts—especially in headings, subheads, and pull quotes. Its robust slabs and open counters also make it a good fit for packaging copy and branding that needs a dependable, traditional tone without feeling ornate.
The tone is grounded and authoritative, combining a classic bookish feel with a practical, no-nonsense sturdiness. It reads as dependable and editorial rather than decorative, with just enough character in terminals and brackets to feel established and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable slab-serif voice for reading and display: strong serifs for emphasis, moderate contrast for clarity, and familiar text-model details to keep extended content comfortable while still projecting weight and authority.
Round letters (C, O, Q) stay generous and open, while horizontals and serifs create a strong baseline and cap-line presence. The sample text shows a dense, even typographic color at larger sizes, with punctuation and ampersand carrying the same solid, traditional voice.