Slab Contrasted Korep 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, trustworthy, bookish, institutional, classic, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, robust, crisp, vertical stress, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed terminals and a calm, upright stance. Stems are relatively robust while the serifs read as broad, flat slabs, producing a confident horizontal emphasis; joins are softened rather than sharp. The face shows noticeable stroke modulation—especially across round forms—while keeping overall rhythm even and legible. Proportions are fairly traditional, with moderate counters and a balanced x-height that supports continuous reading. Figures are straightforward and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ strong baseline and stable texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. It can also scale up effectively for headlines and subheads, delivering a confident, classic presence while keeping lettershapes clear.
The overall tone is solid and dependable, with a classic, editorial feel. Its slab serifs and measured contrast give it an authoritative, slightly traditional voice that can read as scholarly or institutional without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to combine the practicality of a slab-serif structure with a more traditional, slightly contrasted drawing, aiming for dependable readability and a timeless editorial voice.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping text set with an even color. Curved letters show smooth transitions into slabs, and the forms avoid extreme quirks, favoring clarity and familiarity.