Slab Contrasted Konal 15 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, academic, magazines, branding, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, measured, readability, authority, versatility, text setting, slab serif, bracketed, bookish, robust, clear.
This typeface is a robust slab serif with sturdy, mostly rectangular serifs and subtle bracketing where strokes meet the slabs. Strokes are generally even with modest contrast, producing a steady color in text. The proportions feel traditional and readable, with open counters, a moderate x-height, and clear differentiation between rounds and straights. Details like the double-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” and straightforward, strongly serifed capitals reinforce a conventional, text-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, reports, and book interiors where a firm serif can support long-form reading. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and institutional branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that reads as dependable rather than decorative. Its slab structure adds a slightly utilitarian, workmanlike confidence—suited to contexts that want authority without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended as a practical, traditional slab serif for continuous reading: sturdy serifs for guidance, restrained contrast for consistency, and familiar letterforms that prioritize clarity and an established typographic tone.
Numerals appear tabular in spirit with consistent weight and strong baseline presence, and the punctuation shows the same square-shouldered construction as the letters. In the sample text, the face maintains a calm texture and stable spacing, with serifs that help guide horizontal reading at larger paragraph sizes.