Slab Contrasted Kogen 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, authoritative, bookish, robust, readability, heritage tone, editorial utility, strong presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, compact curves, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a mostly even stroke color, giving lines a confident, engraved feel. Capitals are broad and stable with square-shouldered serifs, while lowercase shows readable, slightly compact forms and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Curves are rounded but firm, with occasional ball terminals (notably on forms like the lowercase a and j) that add a touch of warmth to an otherwise utilitarian structure. Numerals are heavy and steady, with strong baseline presence and traditional proportions that match the text rhythm.
It performs well for editorial typography—magazine and newspaper-style headlines, subheads, and pull quotes—where a strong slab presence is desirable. The consistent color also suits book interiors and long-form reading at moderate sizes. Its classic, sturdy voice makes it a good fit for branding and packaging that aims for heritage, craft, or institutional credibility.
The font conveys a traditional, trustworthy tone—solid and editorial rather than playful. Its strong slabs and restrained detailing suggest seriousness and clarity, evoking printed books, institutional materials, and classic signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with strong serifs and an even, readable texture, balancing traditional letterform construction with just enough terminal personality to keep text engaging. It prioritizes clarity and firmness, aiming to work equally well in prominent headings and solid paragraph settings.
The overall rhythm is consistent and text-focused, with sturdy joins and confident serif anchoring that helps maintain legibility in dense paragraphs. The sample text shows a dark, even texture suitable for continuous reading, while still providing enough character in terminals and serifs to feel distinctive at display sizes.