Slab Contrasted Korav 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, posters, classic, scholarly, authoritative, traditional, readability, editorial voice, print texture, timelessness, authority, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap free, crisp, formal.
This typeface is a bracketed slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and clear, moderately modulated strokes. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous horizontal presence, producing an open, steady rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and well-controlled, counters are ample, and joins are clean, giving the design a crisp, print-oriented feel. The lowercase shows traditional, readable forms with a two-storey “a” and “g,” and the numerals are oldstyle in character with noticeable ascenders and descenders.
It works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a sturdy serif texture is desirable, and it also holds up for headlines and pull quotes thanks to its broad proportions and strong slabs. The traditional letterforms and oldstyle numerals make it particularly suitable for print-like layouts, literary branding, and publication design.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward an editorial voice that feels reliable and established. Its slab-serifs add firmness and presence without becoming overly industrial, projecting a composed, authoritative mood.
The design appears intended to blend traditional readability with the added emphasis and structure of slab serifs, creating a dependable text face with enough weight and presence for display use. Its proportions and figure style suggest an aim toward classic, print-centric typography with a confident editorial character.
In the sample text, the wide set and strong serifs create a confident texture at larger sizes, while the moderate contrast and open counters help maintain clarity. The oldstyle-style figures add a literary, traditional flavor that suits running text and refined typographic settings.