Slab Contrasted Korow 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rothwood' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial, headlines, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic feel, robust serifs, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively.
This italic slab serif combines sturdy, bracketed slabs with softly modulated, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms show a traditional, oldstyle-leaning construction: rounded bowls, gently tapered joins, and a steady diagonal stress that keeps the texture fluid rather than mechanical. Serifs are pronounced and supportive, with smooth bracketing that avoids harsh right angles, while terminals and entry strokes add a subtle calligraphic lift. Spacing and sidebearings produce an even, readable rhythm in text, with enough personality in curves and serifs to stay distinctive at display sizes.
It performs well for book and magazine typography, especially for emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, and subheads where an italic is expected to carry both readability and character. It also suits branding, packaging, and cultural or academic materials that benefit from a classic slab serif voice with a lively, traditional italic texture.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—confident and traditional, but not stiff. Its italic voice reads as cultivated and expressive, suited to prose, commentary, and heritage-flavored branding where a touch of warmth and authority is desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, print-friendly italic with pronounced slab serifs, balancing firmness with a handwritten-like flow. It prioritizes a stable reading texture while adding enough stylistic nuance to feel distinctive in editorial and display contexts.
Capitals are crisp and upright in presence despite the slant, and the numerals appear clear and print-oriented, matching the same robust slab treatment. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the serif shapes help anchor lines, giving paragraphs a stable baseline even with the forward motion.