Slab Square Sunoh 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, pull quotes, packaging, classic, scholarly, literary, newspaper, formal, readable italic, editorial voice, classic utility, emphasis text, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, calligraphic italic.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the blocky structure. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, producing a steady color on the page while retaining an italic, calligraphic flow. The letterforms show rounded bowls and open apertures, with noticeable asymmetry and a slightly lively baseline rhythm typical of true italics. Terminals alternate between crisp slab endings and small ball-like finishes in places, giving a subtly inked, editorial texture without becoming distressed.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and any context where an italic voice needs to remain robust and readable. The sturdy serifs and even stroke weight also make it suitable for headings, pull quotes, and packaging copy that benefits from a classic, authoritative tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, suggesting established publishing rather than minimalist branding. Its italic energy reads expressive but controlled, lending a warm, literate voice suited to quotation, emphasis, and narrative text.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic slab serif that balances firmness with warmth—combining strong, square serifs for structure with humanist curves and italic movement for voice. It aims to provide an expressive but legible option for emphasis and continuous reading in traditional typographic environments.
Uppercase forms lean toward compact, dignified proportions, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through curled entry strokes and rounded terminals. Numerals appear old-style in spirit with varied shapes and a gently flowing slant, keeping the set consistent with the italic text character.