Slab Square Suneh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, academic, literary, retro, robust italics, editorial clarity, classic voice, readable emphasis, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge joins, ball terminals, calligraphic.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with pronounced, sturdy serifs and a gently modulated stroke. The letterforms are noticeably slanted with a consistent rightward flow, combining firm slab feet with subtly rounded/bracketed connections that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Counters are relatively open and the curves are smooth, while many joins and terminals show a slightly calligraphic influence. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and feel integrated with the text, with sturdy bases and clear silhouettes.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic voice needs to carry weight—magazine headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book interiors with emphasis. The sturdy slabs keep it readable in longer settings, while the italic structure adds energy for titling and lead-in lines.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, like a contemporary take on historical italic printing with extra solidity. It communicates seriousness and credibility while still reading as lively and expressive because of the slant and softened detailing. The mood leans editorial and academic rather than decorative or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident italic companion with the durability of slab serifs, balancing traditional italic movement with strong, square-shouldered finishing. It seems aimed at maintaining legibility and authority in text while providing a distinctive, characterful slant for emphasis and display.
Capitals are strong and stable, with broad serif platforms that help them hold up at display sizes. The lowercase shows a clear italic cursive influence in its construction, giving words a smooth, continuous texture. Spacing and rhythm appear even in paragraph-like sample text, with a dense but controlled color typical of slab italics.