Slab Square Surup 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, assertive, sporty, retro, editorial, impact, emphasis, ruggedness, motion, legibility, slab serif, oblique, bracketed slabs, square terminals, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Serifs are prominent and blocky with slightly bracketed joins, giving the shapes a carved, workhorse feel rather than a delicate, high-contrast one. Curves are full and compact, counters stay open, and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with a consistent rightward slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Terminals tend toward flat, squared-off endings, and several joins show subtle notches that read like practical ink-trap-like relief at text sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where weight and slant can carry impact. It can work well in branding and packaging that wants an industrial or vintage-leaning voice, and in sports or event graphics where energetic, emphatic lettering is needed. Short passages and pull quotes are viable when a dense, assertive texture is desired.
The tone is confident and pragmatic, with a punchy, no-nonsense presence. Its slanted stance adds motion and energy, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and utilitarian. Overall it feels retro-industrial and headline-forward, suited to messaging that wants to look tough, direct, and lively.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, energetic slab-serif look that reads quickly and holds up at larger sizes, combining a practical, engineered sturdiness with the forward motion of an oblique. Its squared terminals and substantial serifs suggest a focus on strong silhouette, durability, and graphic presence in display contexts.
The sample text shows strong word-shape and a dense color on the page, with the italic angle helping emphasis without relying on contrast. Numerals appear robust and legible, matching the uppercase weight and stance, and the font maintains a consistent, poster-like texture across mixed-case settings.