Slab Square Subud 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types and 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial decks, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, dynamic, impact, emphasis, momentum, display voice, brand presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, angled stress, compact, sturdy.
A forward-leaning slab serif with heavy, blocky construction and a consistent, low-contrast stroke weight. Serifs read as robust and mostly squared-off, often with slight bracketing that helps joins feel compact rather than rigid. Counters are relatively tight and the overall fit is snug, producing a dense, punchy texture in text. The italics are not purely oblique—curves and joins appear purposefully shaped, giving letters a more calligraphic rhythm while keeping the slabs and terminals firm.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, subheads, posters, and branded statements where a strong, slanted slab can add urgency and impact. It can also work for short editorial passages or callouts when a compact, assertive texture is desirable. The weight and tight spacing make it particularly effective for signage, packaging, and sports or campaign-style graphics.
The tone is energetic and confident, combining a traditional newspaper slab presence with a sporty, action-oriented slant. It feels emphatic and attention-grabbing, suited to messages that need momentum and clarity rather than delicacy. The overall impression is classic but forceful, with a slightly retro, editorial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact italic slab that reads quickly and carries a confident, modernized vintage voice. It prioritizes solidity and emphasis, pairing squared slabs with a purposeful italic rhythm to create energetic typography for attention-driven applications.
Capitals feel upright and stable despite the italic angle, while lowercase shows more movement and emphasis in its joins and terminals. Numerals match the same sturdy voice, with broad forms and straightforward silhouettes that maintain legibility at display sizes. The density and strong serifs create clear word shapes and a pronounced baseline.