Slab Contrasted Katy 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, editorial voice, strong presence, classic tone, bracketed, condensed, robust, crisp, newspaper.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a compact, vertical stance. Strokes stay largely even, with just enough modulation to keep joins and terminals crisp. Counters are relatively tight and the spacing rhythm is compact, producing a dense texture in paragraphs. Uppercase forms are narrow and upright with squared-off serifs, while lowercase shapes keep clear differentiation (notably the two-storey a and g) and a straightforward, workmanlike construction. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions, reading cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where space is limited, as well as editorial settings that benefit from a dense, traditional texture. It can also work for book covers, posters, and branding that want a classic, authoritative slab-serif presence without excessive ornament.
The tone feels traditional and editorial, with a no-nonsense, authoritative voice. Its condensed proportions and firm slabs lend a slightly vintage, newspaper-like seriousness, while remaining pragmatic and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-efficient slab-serif voice with a traditional editorial character. Its narrow proportions and firm serifs suggest an aim toward strong presence in titles and dense text settings where economy and clarity are priorities.
The overall silhouette emphasizes verticality and compactness, making lines feel tightly set and efficient. Serifs are prominent enough to anchor the forms without becoming overly decorative, and the punctuation and mixed-case sample maintain a consistent, steady color.