Slab Square Sunuy 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, scholarly, vintage, literary, formal, readable italic, editorial tone, print authority, classic slabbing, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, angled stress, ink-trap feel.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded curves. Strokes stay fairly even in weight with only modest modulation, while joins and terminals show crisp, squared-off finishes that give the forms a firm, printlike bite. The capitals are compact and steady with clear, traditional proportions; the lowercase is slightly more lively, with a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and softly tapered entries that keep the rhythm moving. Numerals are open and readable, matching the same robust serif treatment and italic slant for a cohesive texture in running text.
Well-suited for editorial layouts where an italic needs to carry real weight—book typography, magazine features, essays, and long-form reading. It also works effectively for pull quotes and subheads, where the slab serifs add emphasis without requiring heavier weight.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining a classic italic voice with the confidence of slab serifs. It reads as traditional and authoritative rather than flashy, with a subtle vintage, printed-page character.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditionally styled italic with the added firmness and presence of slab serifs, balancing literary refinement with sturdy, print-oriented structure.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the serifs create a strong horizontal cadence that helps words hold together in paragraphs. Round letters like C, O, and Q stay generous and smooth, while flat serif endings and slightly angular details add a disciplined, mechanical edge.