Slab Contrasted Kodom 16 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, bookish, sturdy, traditional, impactful serif, readable display, traditional voice, print texture, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft joins, tapered strokes, texty.
A robust serif design with pronounced, bracketed slab-like serifs and gently tapered strokes that create a clear, rhythmic texture. Curves are broad and round, with softened joins and occasional ball terminals that keep the heavy forms from feeling rigid. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall construction favors steady, readable proportions with a slightly calligraphic modulation across bowls and shoulders.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where a strong serif voice is desired, such as headlines, deck copy, editorial layouts, posters, and book or magazine covers. It can also support branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy feel, particularly when set at sizes where the serif structure and modulation are clearly visible.
The font conveys a confident, traditional tone—solid and dependable, with a warm, old-style sensibility. Its strong serifs and weight give it an authoritative voice suited to established institutions, while the softened curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to blend the firmness of slab-like serifs with a more traditional, readable rhythm, offering impact without abandoning conventional letterform familiarity. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and confident presence for print-like settings and expressive titles.
In the sample text, the dense color and chunky serifs produce a stable line with noticeable presence, especially in capitals. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same sturdy, print-oriented character, with details that read as crafted rather than purely geometric.