Slab Square Sugiv 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, retro, sporty, editorial, confident, lively, impact, emphasis, motion, vintage tone, display personality, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, angular.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, sturdy letterforms and a forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes are largely low-contrast, with thick, square-leaning slab serifs that often show slight bracketing and wedge-like shaping where they join stems. The forms mix crisp, angular joins with rounded bowls, creating a lively texture; counters are compact and the overall color is dense and even. Numerals and capitals read solid and emphatic, while the lowercase shows more cursive influence in its entry/exit strokes and curved terminals.
Best suited to display sizes where the chunky slabs and italic momentum can do the work: headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, packaging, and brand marks that need impact. It can handle short editorial callouts or subheads, but the dense weight and animated shapes make it less ideal for long body text.
The style conveys a punchy, retro energy—confident and a bit theatrical—while still feeling structured and editorial. Its slanted, muscular stance suggests motion and emphasis, making it feel dynamic and attention-seeking rather than quiet or delicate.
Likely drawn to deliver a bold, fast-moving slab serif voice that balances strong structure with a slightly calligraphic, human touch. The design emphasizes visibility and personality, aiming for confident display typography with a vintage-leaning flavor.
Spacing appears moderately open for such a heavy design, helping word shapes remain distinct in the sample text. Several letters show small angled cuts and tapered joins that add a hand-inked, display-oriented character without becoming script-like.