Slab Square Sunum 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, pull quotes, headlines, academic, scholarly, traditional, confident, literary, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, robust legibility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, angled stress, crisp terminals.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms lean noticeably to the right and show a slightly calligraphic rhythm, with angled joins and gentle modulation that keeps counters open. Serifs read as broad and assertive, often with small brackets or soft transitions rather than razor-sharp cuts, and many terminals finish with flat, square-ended shapes. Proportions are fairly classic and text-oriented, with balanced ascenders and descenders and a steady spacing that supports continuous reading.
It performs well in editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where an italic needs to carry emphasis without losing stability. The weight and slab detailing also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and headlines that benefit from a traditional yet firm presence.
The overall tone feels bookish and editorial, combining a traditional italic voice with the solidity of slab serifs. It suggests credibility and craft—suited to serious, literary settings—while still having enough movement to feel expressive rather than purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, text-friendly italic with the authority of slab serifs—providing emphasis and hierarchy while maintaining strong legibility and a composed, print-oriented texture.
In the sample text, the italic angle and slab serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis and a pronounced texture on the line. Numerals appear robust and highly legible, matching the same serifed, slightly angled construction as the letters for a cohesive typographic color.