Slab Square Sugiv 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macahe' by Rômulo Gobira (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, vintage, editorial, rugged, literary, old-world, heritage tone, display impact, editorial voice, handcrafted feel, slab serif, angled, chiseled, bracketed, calligraphic.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and slightly faceted stroke endings that read as subtly chiseled rather than smoothly rounded. The letters show medium contrast with a crisp, inked texture and a lively, uneven rhythm from varied joins and angular inflections. Proportions lean wide with generous inner counters, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a forward, energetic sweep. Numerals and capitals maintain the same blocky serif language, while the lowercase keeps a readable, oldstyle-like flow with a compact, workmanlike structure.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium editorial text where its slanted slab structure and angular detailing can provide personality without sacrificing clarity. It can also work well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage, craft, or heritage impression, especially when set with ample tracking and strong contrast against clean layouts.
The overall tone feels vintage and editorial—part newspaper display, part old-world shop sign—mixing sturdiness with a slightly handcrafted edge. Its angular details and assertive serifs suggest tradition and utility more than refinement, giving text a confident, rugged character.
Likely intended as a characterful italic slab serif that bridges display punch and text practicality, adding a handcrafted, historical flavor while retaining sturdy construction and consistent, legible forms.
The design balances strong horizontal slabs with diagonally stressed stems, creating a distinctive texture in paragraphs without becoming overly ornate. Curves are often polygonalized, and many terminals resolve into flat, squared cuts that reinforce the font’s firm, practical voice.