Slab Contrasted Korez 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, institutional, packaging, bookish, authoritative, heritage, formal, readability, authority, tradition, print presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, robust serifs, crisp joins.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and moderately contrasted strokes. The letterforms feel compact with a relatively small x-height and pronounced capitals, creating a strong vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, with noticeable ball/teardrop terminals in several lowercase forms (notably on r and j), adding a traditional, slightly calligraphic finish to an otherwise solid, structured design. Numerals and capitals present a steady, classic texture suited to longer lines of text.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography where a firm, legible slab can carry dense text with authority. It also works effectively for headlines and subheads that need a traditional, established voice, and for institutional or packaging applications where robustness and clarity are priorities.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, balancing scholarly seriousness with a touch of old-style warmth. It reads as dependable and established—more traditional than trendy—while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif reading experience with a confident, ink-on-paper presence. Its compact proportions and pronounced serifs suggest an emphasis on durability in print-like settings and clear typographic hierarchy between capitals and lowercase.
Spacing appears even and comfortable in paragraph-like settings, producing a dark, confident text color without becoming clotted. The slabs are prominent enough to hold up well in heavier typographic compositions, and the compact lowercase proportions emphasize formality and hierarchy in mixed-case text.