Slab Contrasted Korik 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, packaging, literary, traditional, scholarly, classic, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, print warmth, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This is an italic slab serif with bracketed, sturdy serifs and a clear diagonal stress. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins and subtly tapered terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions are fairly traditional, with moderate x-height, generous curves in bowls, and a slightly calligraphic rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. The numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), sitting with varying heights and a flowing, bookish cadence that matches the italic letterforms.
It is well suited to long-form reading and editorial typography, where an italic with strong serifs and moderate contrast can provide emphasis without losing authority. It can also work for literary covers, pull quotes, and refined packaging where a traditional, ink-on-paper feel is desirable.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness tempered by warm, humanist movement. It reads as established and trustworthy—suited to contexts that want tradition and readability rather than sharp modernity.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, readable italic that combines slab-serif solidity with a more calligraphic, oldstyle rhythm, offering a classic voice for text and display accents.
In text, the italic angle is evident without becoming overly steep, and the slab serifs remain prominent at smaller sizes, helping maintain word shape. The lowercase shows distinctive italic construction (single-storey forms and lively entry/exit strokes), contributing to a continuous, cursive-like flow while staying firmly within a serif text aesthetic.