Slab Square Sulak 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, retro, bookish, confident, warm, text readability, editorial tone, print robustness, vintage flavor, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, lively.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and subtly bracketed joins that give the strokes a carved, inked feel. The stroke weight stays fairly even, with gentle swelling and soft corners rather than sharp geometry. Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters, and the slanted rhythm is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented construction with a two-storey “a” and compact, readable forms, while the lining figures are rounded and steady, matching the overall robust texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and introductions where an italic with authority is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, headings that want a vintage-literary flavor, and branding or packaging that benefits from a sturdy, print-forward texture.
The font reads as literary and editorial, combining a traditional print tone with an energetic italic motion. Its slab serifs add confidence and structure, while the soft, slightly calligraphic shaping keeps the voice approachable and warm. Overall it evokes classic book typography and vintage publishing without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic that remains highly readable while retaining the solid, grounded character of a slab serif. It balances traditional text serif conventions with a slightly softened, inked shaping to keep long passages comfortable and give display lines a distinctive, confident color.
In continuous text, the italic angle and firm serifs create a pronounced horizontal baseline and a strong word-shape pattern. Terminals and serifs are consistently substantial, helping the design maintain presence at larger sizes while still looking built for reading.