Slab Contrasted Koken 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, impact, distinctiveness, readability, retro flavor, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, soft corners.
This typeface presents a robust slab-serif structure with broad proportions and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are generally low-contrast with strong verticals and weighty, squared serifs that often appear lightly bracketed, giving joins a slightly softened feel. Counters are generous and round, and several glyphs feature distinctive circular details—most notably the ringed forms and target-like dots—adding a graphic, display-forward personality. Terminals tend to be blunt and confident, with occasional rounded/ball-like endings in the lowercase, contributing to a warm, approachable texture.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, packaging, and brand marks where its slab-serifs and graphic details can be appreciated. It also works well for short editorial pull quotes and display copy that benefits from a sturdy, personable tone.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a playful retro undercurrent. Its chunky slabs and graphic circular motifs read as attention-grabbing and characterful rather than purely utilitarian, making the voice feel friendly, slightly quirky, and editorial.
The font appears designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif foundation while introducing memorable, playful details that differentiate it in display settings. Its emphasis on bold shapes, open counters, and distinctive dots suggests an aim for strong impact and easy recognition in branding and editorial typography.
The design maintains strong silhouette clarity at large sizes, with distinctive letterforms that help words become instantly recognizable. The numerals are hefty and highly legible, matching the capital weight and maintaining a consistent, poster-like presence.