Slab Square Sulul 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' and 'Manas' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, confident, vintage, scholarly, dramatic, impact, emphasis, editorial tone, classic revival, readable display, bracketed, ink-trap feel, tapered joins, compact caps, sturdy serifs.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with gentle modulation that shows most clearly in curved letters and the tapered entries into serifs. The capitals feel compact and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with rounded counters and pronounced slab terminals; the italic construction is clearly drawn rather than obliqued. Numerals match the text weight and carry the same squared-off, grounded finish.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a dark, authoritative texture is desired. It works well for editorial design, posters, packaging, and book-cover typography that benefits from a classic slab serif voice with added italic dynamism.
The font reads as assertive and editorial, combining a traditional print flavor with a slightly rugged, inked presence. Its italic energy adds urgency and emphasis, making it feel persuasive and headline-ready while still rooted in familiar bookish forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-holding slab serif italic that balances traditional print cues with strong, modern impact. It prioritizes a dense typographic color and confident emphasis for display and editorial settings.
Wide slab feet and strong horizontals give words a planted baseline, while the italic slant introduces forward motion. Spacing appears comfortable at display sizes, with letterforms that keep their clarity through dense, dark text color.