Slab Square Surih 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a moderately wide stance. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, giving the letterforms a firm, readable backbone. Terminals are predominantly flat and squared off, while joins and curves remain smooth and controlled. The italics are drawn with purpose (not simply obliqued), showing calligraphic influence in the rhythm and the way counters open up, especially in the lowercase.
It suits editorial typography where a durable italic is needed for emphasis—magazines, essays, and book interiors—while its bold slabs also hold up well in headlines and pull quotes. The confident texture and clear numerals make it practical for content that mixes text with dates, figures, or short display lines.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a confident, slightly formal voice. Its strong serifs and deliberate italic movement suggest seriousness and credibility, while the open shapes keep it approachable for extended reading.
The design appears intended to combine the traditional authority of slab serifs with an energetic, purpose-built italic for contemporary editorial use. It aims to deliver a strong typographic color and dependable readability while adding motion and character through its slanted construction.
In text, the slant and broad proportions create a lively horizontal flow, and the numerals carry the same robust construction for consistent emphasis in running copy. The design balances sturdy slabs with restrained contrast, producing a crisp page color that remains steady across mixed-case settings.