Slab Contrasted Kolav 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, sturdy, classic, trustworthy, utilitarian, impact, readability, authority, print tone, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trap hint, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and moderately modulated strokes that keep counters open and shapes legible. Proportions feel slightly compact with a steady, even rhythm; curves are rounded but not soft, and joins are crisp with a hint of ink-trap-like pinching in tight interior corners. Uppercase forms are broad and anchored, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation with a two-storey “a” and “g” and short-to-moderate extenders. Numerals are bold and stable, designed to sit firmly on the baseline with consistent weight and clear silhouettes.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where strong serifs can add authority and structure. It can also serve branding and packaging that needs a traditional, trustworthy voice, and it holds up in short to medium text blocks where a firm typographic color is desired.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a traditional, bookish flavor that reads as dependable rather than decorative. Its bold slabs give it an assertive, poster-ready presence while still feeling appropriate for serious editorial settings.
The design appears intended to provide a robust slab-serif voice that balances classic print sensibilities with a slightly rugged, contemporary edge. It prioritizes sturdy construction and clear letterforms for confident, high-impact typography across editorial and display applications.
Diagonal-heavy letters like K, V, W, and Y show strong, squared terminals and sturdy serifs that reinforce a slightly industrial texture. The font maintains good character separation in dense text, helped by open apertures and generous interior space in forms like e, a, and s.