Slab Contrasted Koral 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, headlines, magazines, academic, literary, trustworthy, traditional, readability, authority, print texture, structure, slab serifs, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with clearly bracketed terminals and a measured, print-oriented rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast while maintaining robust verticals, and the serifs read as broad, stable platforms rather than delicate hairlines. Proportions are fairly classic with generous internal space, round forms that stay open, and consistent, well-contained curves. Numerals and capitals feel structured and deliberate, with crisp joins and a calm baseline presence that holds up in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and publication design where a classic slab-serif voice is desired. It can carry section headings and pull quotes with presence, while also remaining comfortable for longer paragraphs in print-like settings.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, suggesting book typography and institutional communication. It feels composed and dependable rather than expressive, with a slightly formal, editorial character that supports long-form reading.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with more emphatic slab serifs to improve structure and presence on the page. It aims for a readable, workhorse texture with a confident, slightly institutional voice appropriate for text-forward design.
In the text sample, the letterspacing and counters preserve clarity at larger sizes, and the slab terminals give words a grounded, even color across lines. The mix of contrast and substantial serifs adds definition without becoming ornate.