Slab Contrasted Kodur 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, branding, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, confident, readability, authority, print tone, durability, hierarchy, bracketed serifs, blocky slabs, ink-trap feel, sturdy, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, pronounced bracketed slabs, and moderately contrasted strokes. Terminals are strongly squared and weighty, giving the letterforms a grounded, architectural feel. Curves are full and controlled, with clear joins and a slightly softened, ink-friendly shaping in tight interior corners. Lowercase forms read with a conventional structure and steady rhythm, supported by wide counters and robust serifs that hold their presence at display and text sizes alike.
Well suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine layouts where a robust serif texture is desirable. The strong slabs and open shapes also make it effective for headlines, packaging, and branding systems that need a reliable, traditional presence. It can anchor typographic hierarchies by pairing cleanly with simpler sans-serifs for supporting text.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, authoritative voice. Its bold, squared serifs evoke traditional print typography and convey dependability and seriousness without feeling overly ornate. The wide stance and firm detailing add a pragmatic, institutional character well suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, print-oriented slab-serif voice with enough contrast and serif mass to remain crisp and assertive. Its wide proportions and consistent bracketing suggest an emphasis on readability and durable page color, aiming for a familiar, authoritative typographic tone.
Capitals feel stately and evenly balanced, while the numerals are strong and highly legible with clear differentiation. The design maintains consistent serif treatment across straight and curved letters, producing a cohesive texture in paragraphs and headlines. Punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a stable, text-ready cadence with a distinctly sturdy color on the page.