Slab Contrasted Konav 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, academic, vintage, authoritative, bookish, readability, authority, tradition, editorial tone, bracketed, robust, crisp, open counters, steady rhythm.
A sturdy slab-serif design with clearly bracketed slabs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with strong verticals and flatter, weighty serifs that read cleanly at text sizes. Proportions feel generous and slightly wide, with open counters and a tall lowercase that keeps paragraphs legible and energetic. The overall drawing favors squared shoulders and firm terminals, giving the letters a stable, structured texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a firm, classic texture is desirable. It also performs well for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and institutional branding that benefits from a dependable slab-serif presence without becoming overly decorative.
The tone is traditional and confident, suggesting editorial seriousness and an academic, bookish sensibility. Its robust slabs add a subtly vintage flavor—more library and newspaper than playful—while remaining practical and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif voice optimized for continuous text: sturdy serifs for authority, controlled contrast for refinement, and ample proportions for comfortable readability across mixed-case settings.
Uppercase forms feel formal and anchored by prominent serifs, while the lowercase maintains clarity through open shapes and consistent spacing. Numerals appear straightforward and sturdy, matching the text weight and contributing to a dependable, workmanlike voice.