Slab Square Sunus 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, book covers, academic, heritage, bookish, confident, strong emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, dynamic slant, bracketed serifs, slanted, robust, crisp, ink-trap hints.
A robust, slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs are blocky and strongly bracketed, giving terminals a firm, anchored feel while keeping edges clean and controlled. Curves are generously rounded and counters stay open, supporting clarity in both capitals and lowercase. The overall rhythm is energetic but disciplined, with a forward lean and slightly calligraphic stress that reads as intentional rather than cursive.
It suits magazine and newspaper-style typography, book covers, and branding systems that want a strong serif voice with built-in motion. The sturdy slabs and open shapes help it hold up in medium-to-large sizes, making it effective for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display lines that need confident emphasis.
The tone is editorial and bookish, combining classic authority with a brisk, contemporary slant. It feels confident and pragmatic—more about clear emphasis and voice than ornament—while still carrying a traditional, print-informed character.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic slab-serif authority in an italicized, more dynamic posture—pairing sturdy serifs and legible counters with a forward-leaning rhythm for expressive editorial use.
Round forms (like O/C and 0/8) appear smooth and sturdy, and the numerals share the same grounded slab treatment for consistent color in running text. The italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis clearly without turning into a script-like texture.