Slab Contrasted Kobow 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, classic, editorial, authoritative, academic, robust, editorial authority, print robustness, legibility, heritage tone, slab serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel, low stress, open counters.
A sturdy serif with prominent slab terminals and gently bracketed joins, giving the letterforms a confident, anchored look. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter horizontals that keep text color even at display sizes. Proportions are generous and slightly expansive, with wide capitals and open, readable counters. Details like the wedgey slabs, compact joins, and occasional notch-like shaping at interior corners add a subtly engineered, ink-conscious texture without feeling decorative.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a firm serif voice is needed, particularly in magazines, book covers, and editorial layouts. It also fits branding that calls for heritage and credibility, and works effectively for short to medium text blocks where strong serifs and open forms help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and institutional. Its bold slabs and controlled contrast project authority and clarity, while the softened bracketing keeps it approachable rather than rigid.
Likely designed to deliver a robust slab-serif presence that holds up in print-oriented contexts, balancing firm, squared terminals with moderate contrast for crisp readability. The construction suggests an emphasis on confident texture and dependable legibility, with subtle corner shaping to keep dark areas from clogging and to maintain clean rhythm across lines of text.
Uppercase forms feel formal and steady, while the lowercase maintains straightforward, text-oriented construction with clear differentiation across similar shapes. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the strong serif vocabulary and maintaining consistent weight and rhythm alongside letters.