Slab Contrasted Korep 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, institutional, classic, bookish, authoritative, heritage, readability, authority, editorial tone, classic styling, durable serifs, bracketed, robust, crisp, stately, lively.
A sturdy serif with prominent, bracketed slab-like terminals and a crisp, print-oriented construction. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with heavier verticals balanced by thinner connecting strokes and finely tapered joins. Counters are generous and open, while the serifs read as firm and supportive rather than delicate, giving letters a grounded footprint. Proportions feel traditional, with steady spacing and a calm rhythm in text; the numerals match the same solid, slightly squared-off serif logic.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a stable serif structure helps maintain an even text color. The robust serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that calls for a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, evoking editorial and institutional typography. Its strong serifs and restrained contrast lend a sense of authority and trust, while the slightly lively shaping in curves keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with a more muscular, slab-leaning foundation, producing a dependable workhorse for editorial and display use. Its controlled contrast and bracketed slabs aim to deliver clarity, durability, and a familiar print-era character.
In the sample text, the face maintains clear word shapes and consistent texture at larger sizes, with punctuation and capitals carrying a pronounced, formal presence. The letterforms lean toward conventional book serifs, but with slab strength that adds visual weight in headings.