Slab Contrasted Korez 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, authoritative, traditional, readability, authority, heritage feel, editorial tone, sturdy texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, robust, crisp.
A robust slab-serif with clearly bracketed, blocky serifs and a steady, upright stance. Strokes show moderate contrast, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes that keep counters open and readable. Proportions lean traditional, with a fairly compact rhythm and a normal x-height; round letters are full and stable, while joins and terminals are crisp. Lowercase details like the single-storey g and the angled, hooked j add character without becoming ornamental, and numerals follow the same sturdy, legible construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine layouts where a sturdy serif presence is desirable. It can also work effectively for book covers, heritage-leaning branding, and packaging that benefits from a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting seriousness and credibility. Its sturdy slabs and restrained contrast feel editorial and institutional, with a calm, authoritative voice rather than a trendy or playful one.
This design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with strong readability and a confident, print-oriented texture. The moderate contrast and bracketed slabs suggest a balance between classic typographic manners and bold, attention-holding forms.
The face maintains consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive, print-forward texture. The heavier serifs and firm baseline presence create a strong silhouette that holds up well at larger sizes and in short bursts of text.