Slab Contrasted Konof 3 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, packaging, literary, traditional, measured, refined, readability, authority, print flavor, timelessness, texture, slab serif, bracketed, oldstyle figures, ball terminals, bookish.
A slab-serif text face with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and lighter joins that keep counters open and readable. The serifs are substantial and slightly softened, and several lowercase forms feature ball terminals and gently cupped curves, giving the design a more traditional, book-oriented texture than a rigid geometric slab. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and stable, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workhorse structure with clear differentiation between similar forms.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a sturdy serif can maintain clarity at text sizes. The confident slabs also make it effective for magazine headlines, section heads, and packaging or label copy that benefits from a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—confident, literate, and slightly formal without feeling cold. Its solid slabs add authority and structure, while the softened terminals and moderate contrast keep it approachable and suitable for extended reading.
Designed to combine the authority and structure of a slab serif with enough refinement for comfortable continuous reading. The moderate contrast, bracketed slabs, and oldstyle-feeling details suggest an intention to perform reliably in print-like layouts while still offering character in display settings.
The numerals appear in an oldstyle style with varying heights and pronounced curves, and they carry the same slab-and-bracket logic as the letters. Round letters (C, G, O) are generously drawn with smooth curvature, while diagonals (V, W, X) remain crisp and controlled, supporting a consistent, print-friendly texture.