Slab Contrasted Korod 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial headlines, pull quotes, literary branding, editorial, literary, classical, elegant, vintage, text emphasis, editorial voice, traditional tone, print character, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle, texty.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, slab-like feet and clearly bracketed joins that keep the serifs integrated into the stems. Strokes show noticeable modulation: verticals stay confident while curves and joins thin out, giving the letterforms a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor. The italic construction is evident in the forward lean and in flowing entry/exit strokes on lowercase forms, while caps remain structured with firm, flat-ended serifs. Overall spacing and rhythm feel text-oriented, with compact internal counters and steady baseline alignment, and the numerals follow the same serifed, gently modulated logic.
It suits editorial settings where an italic needs to carry long phrases with personality—magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, and culture or lifestyle headlines. The sturdy serifs and clear modulation also make it effective for refined packaging or identity work that wants a traditional, print-forward tone.
The font reads as bookish and editorial, balancing authority with a touch of humanist warmth. Its italic voice feels traditional rather than flashy, suggesting classical publishing, culture writing, and refined branding with a vintage undertone.
The design appears intended to merge the stability of slab serifs with a more classical italic structure, creating an italic that feels authoritative yet readable. Its proportions and modulation suggest a focus on comfortable text flow while still delivering a distinctive, vintage-leaning editorial character.
Several glyphs show wedge-like terminals and softened corners that reduce harshness despite the robust slab presence. The design maintains consistency between caps, lowercase, and figures, so mixed-case setting looks cohesive and intentional.