Slab Square Sugoh 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code snippets, captions, technical docs, editorial text, forms, typewriter, editorial, retro, utilitarian, scholarly, document utility, typewriter flavor, structured emphasis, clear differentiation, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, looped tail.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, flat-ended strokes and compact, clearly segmented forms. The serifs read as heavy and supportive, with subtly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling brittle. Curves are broad and controlled, counters are relatively open, and joins often show small notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that add definition at text sizes. The rhythm is steady and mechanical, with consistent character widths and an even baseline/spacing cadence that produces a uniform paragraph color.
Well suited to settings that benefit from consistent character widths and a firm, readable texture—such as code samples, tables, forms, and technical documentation. It can also serve editorial sidebars, captions, and annotations where a typewritten, archival tone is desirable, with the italic providing built-in emphasis without sacrificing structure.
The overall tone is typewriter-like and workmanlike, suggesting notes, records, and printed documents rather than glossy display. Its italic slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and authoritative. The result feels retro and practical, with a mild academic/editorial seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, typewriter-inspired italic with strong slab support and clear differentiation between characters. Its sturdy terminals, steady spacing, and restrained contrast suggest an emphasis on clarity, repeatable rhythm, and document-style usability.
Several glyphs show distinctive, functional detailing—such as a looped lowercase g, a descending, curved j, and compact, squared-off shoulders—that reinforce the utilitarian voice. Numerals appear sturdy and legible, with simple, recognizable silhouettes that match the font’s consistent, engineered rhythm.