Slab Square Surib 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, academic, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, readable emphasis, print tradition, editorial voice, text companion, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge strokes, calligraphic, crisp.
A right-leaning slab serif with compact, sculpted letterforms and clearly defined, squared serifs that often show slight bracketing into the stems. Strokes are moderately contrasted with a calligraphic feel, and many joins and terminals finish in crisp, wedge-like cuts rather than soft curves. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented, with sturdy capitals, open counters, and a steady, print-like rhythm across words and lines.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazine features, essays, and book interiors where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or captions. It can also serve effectively in headings, standfirsts, and pull quotes when a classic, print-forward personality is desired.
The overall tone is educated and editorial, combining a classic bookish voice with a brisk, slightly emphatic italic energy. Its slab structure keeps it grounded and authoritative, while the angled forms add momentum suited to narrative or commentary.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, traditionally proportioned italic with slab-serif authority for text-driven contexts. It balances crisp detailing and moderate contrast to remain expressive without sacrificing consistency in paragraph settings.
The numerals and capitals appear firm and legible, with clear differentiation and consistent serif treatment that supports setting in longer passages. The italic construction maintains coherence across the alphabet, preserving a stable baseline and even spacing while still reading distinctly as italic.