Slab Contrasted Korez 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Engel New' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
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A robust slab serif with clearly bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. Letterforms are fairly compact with firm, squared terminals and confident vertical stress; curves are smooth but not delicate. Counters are open and the lowercase shows conventional proportions with a workmanlike, readable texture, while figures are sturdy and well-aligned for text. Overall spacing reads even and controlled, producing a solid typographic color in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and reports where a steady, confident serif texture is desirable. It can also serve for headlines and section titles that need a traditional, authoritative presence, and for branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, dependable voice.
The font conveys an authoritative, bookish tone—practical rather than decorative. Its bold slabs and measured contrast evoke traditional publishing, institutional materials, and dependable everyday typography with a slightly old-style, scholarly air.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, highly legible slab-serif voice that bridges text and display use. Its prominent slabs and controlled contrast suggest a focus on dependable readability while adding a distinctly traditional, editorial character.
Serifs remain prominent across caps and lowercase, helping anchor lines and reinforce horizontal flow, while the restrained contrast keeps the face from feeling overly ornate. The design balances strong structure with enough softness in the joins and curves to remain comfortable in continuous reading.