Slab Square Sunob 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, literature, posters, literary, traditional, refined, academic, expressive italic, print authority, classic publishing, structured warmth, bracketed slabs, oldstyle italic, calligraphic stress, open counters, diagonal emphasis.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently tapered joins that create a smooth, continuous rhythm. The letterforms show a pronounced diagonal axis and rounded transitions, pairing solid slab terminals with more fluid, oldstyle-like italic shaping in bowls and apertures. Uppercase proportions feel expansive and stately, while the lowercase keeps a steady, readable build with clear differentiation between characters. Numerals are similarly italicized and robust, with firm footing and consistent serif treatment.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, and book-cover typography where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing structure. It also fits pull quotes, cultural posters, and branding that aims for a classic, print-forward identity with strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining authority with a cultured, writerly warmth. Its italic energy reads expressive rather than flashy, suggesting classical typography and literary publishing. The slabs add a grounded, dependable character that keeps the voice confident and formal.
The design appears intended to merge the stability of slab serifs with the expressive motion of an italic, delivering a text-and-display tool for publishing contexts. It prioritizes a confident, traditional tone while keeping forms open and consistent for extended reading.
The slant is assertive but controlled, and the serif brackets soften what could otherwise feel rigid, producing a comfortable reading texture in continuous text. Shapes remain clear at display sizes, where the angled stress and slab details become part of the personality.