Slab Square Sunoh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, assured, warm, literate, text italic, editorial tone, robust emphasis, classic voice, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, fairly even strokes and prominent rectangular serifs that read as solid anchors rather than delicate finishing strokes. Curves show a gentle diagonal stress and the italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a smooth rightward flow. Letterforms are moderately open and readable, with rounded bowls and compact joins that keep word shapes cohesive. The set uses oldstyle-style numerals with varied heights and some descenders, reinforcing a text-oriented, traditional rhythm.
It works well for book and magazine typography, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, or introductory matter. The robust slabs also make it effective for pull quotes, headlines with a traditional slant, and branding or packaging that wants a classic, print-rooted feel.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial: confident, established, and slightly formal without becoming austere. Its pronounced slabs and controlled italic motion add a sense of authority and warmth suited to long-form reading as well as refined display settings.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with strong slab-serif presence—combining steady text color with an expressive, readable slant. It aims to balance traditional editorial mannerisms with durable, contemporary slab structure for dependable performance in print-like layouts.
Capitals present a strong, classical silhouette while the lowercase italic introduces more calligraphic modulation in terminals and entry/exit strokes. The numerals appear integrated with the text color rather than standing apart, which helps maintain an even texture in mixed alphanumeric content.