Slab Square Sudaf 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, editorial decks, packaging, confident, editorial, retro, sporty, assertive, impact, emphasis, authority, momentum, headline voice, bracketed, compact serifs, mechanical, sturdy, angled stress.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with broad proportions and sturdy, squared-off slab serifs. Strokes are robust and largely even, with subtle modulation and crisp joins that keep counters open despite the weight. The italic construction is true rather than simply slanted: curves and diagonals carry a consistent forward motion, and terminals resolve into firm, flat-ended details. Uppercase forms read strong and architectural, while the lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike rhythm with clear, punchy shapes and steady spacing.
Well suited to headlines, short blurbs, pull quotes, and display settings where a strong italic voice is needed. It can add punch to sports or product branding, event posters, and packaging, and works especially well when paired with a calmer companion for body copy.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, combining a utilitarian, mechanical backbone with an editorial swagger. It feels classic and slightly retro, like headline typography used to project authority, momentum, and grit.
Designed to deliver emphatic, attention-grabbing typography with a tough slab-serif presence and dynamic italic movement. The wide set and sturdy details suggest a focus on visibility at larger sizes and on creating a distinctive, confident voice in display applications.
The numerals are bold and highly legible, matching the strong serif vocabulary and leaning stance. In text, the weight and italic angle create pronounced emphasis and a dense texture, making it most comfortable where impact is prioritized over long-form quietness.