Slab Square Subab 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash and 'Multiple' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, editorial, retro, rugged, confident, sporty, impact, readability, character, momentum, display, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, beaked, ball-terminal.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, punchy color on the page. Strokes stay relatively even, with sturdy slabs and subtly bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling brittle. Many terminals are flattened or slightly beaked, and several shapes show small cut-ins or notches around joins that read like ink-traps, improving clarity at heavier weight. The lowercase is lively and compact, with a single-storey a and g, a deep, hooked y, and a tight, energetic rhythm; numerals are robust and somewhat squarish, matching the sturdy, workmanlike texture.
It performs best in display sizes where its weight, slabbing, and distinctive terminals can read clearly—headlines, posters, and branded messaging. The energetic italic makes it well suited to sports or product packaging that benefits from motion and impact, and it can also support editorial pull quotes or section openers where a confident, traditional voice is desired.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic print-and-poster feel. It carries a sporty, headline-forward confidence while still suggesting traditional editorial typography through its slab-serif construction and readable, structured forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, readable italic slab for attention-grabbing typography, blending traditional slab-serif structure with modernized details (notched joins and crisp terminals) to maintain clarity and character at heavier weights.
The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, creating momentum without collapsing counters. Large, dark bowls (notably in O/Q and the round lowercase) keep the texture dense, while the distinctive terminals and notched joins add personality and help differentiate letters in bold settings.