11. Like slab serifs , the design originated as a display genre around 1854 or slightly earlier in the 19th century. 12. He also worked with Erik Spiekermann in developing the ITC Officina typeface, containing a sans and slab serif version. 13. Italics are true italic designs, with flourishes influenced by calligraphy, an unusual feature for geometric slab serif designs. 14. Karnak is a " geometric " slab serif , reflecting the style of German Tempo, around the same time. 15. "' Rockwell "'is a slab serif typeface designed by the Monotype Corporation and released in 1934. 16. In the VOX-ATypI classification, the " M�canes " are very low contrast and rectangular slab serifs . 17. Memphis is a " geometric " slab serif , reflecting the style of German swashes, which digitisations have mostly not included. 18. They could be considered as slab serif designs because of the thickened serifs, and are often characterised as part of that genre. 19. Because of the clear, bold nature of the large serifs, slab serif designs are often used for posters and in small print. 20. Though classified as a slab serif , City displays a strong modernist influence in its geometric structure of right angles and opposing round corners.
