Slab Square Surib 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, magazine, branding, confident, classic, sporty, brisk, emphasis, impact, clarity, display, slab serif, bracketless, oblique stress, crisp serifs, compact joins.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a clean, engineered rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with prominent vertical emphasis, while the italic construction leans noticeably, producing energetic diagonals in letters like N, V, and W. Terminals and serifs appear mostly unbracketed and flat, giving the design a crisp, punchy finish. Counters are relatively open and proportions feel balanced, with a straightforward, workmanlike texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and magazine styling where an italic voice needs to remain bold and structured. The strong slab serifs also make it effective for posters, signage-like layouts, and branding accents that benefit from a confident, attention-grabbing texture.
The tone reads assertive and editorial—traditional enough to feel familiar, but with a brisk italic slant that adds urgency and momentum. Its slab structure conveys strength and clarity, suggesting a voice that is confident, direct, and slightly sporty.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab serif with the speed and emphasis of an italic, producing a distinctive display-forward style that still holds together in shorter text settings.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains a practical, readable construction with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals are sturdy and high-impact, matching the slab logic and supporting prominent use in headlines or callouts.