Slab Square Sunoh 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, classic, scholarly, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic revival, robust clarity, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than blocky. Strokes show a moderate contrast with an oblique, calligraphic feel—curves carry a diagonal stress and terminals often finish with crisp, flat ends. Uppercase forms are compact and stately, while the lowercase is more expressive, with flowing bowls, lively entry/exit strokes, and clearly differentiated shapes. Figures appear oldstyle with varying heights and a traditional rhythm that blends naturally into text.
Well suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and literary packaging where an italic with presence is needed. It works effectively for book typography, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined display lines that benefit from a traditional, serifed texture.
The overall tone is literary and traditional, balancing authority with a warm, human italic voice. It reads as confident and editorial—more bookish and cultivated than sporty or industrial—adding a touch of historical sophistication to paragraphs and headlines alike.
Likely designed to provide an italic companion with both readability and personality, combining robust slab serifs with a classical, text-oriented rhythm. The intent appears to be a dependable italic that can carry emphasis in running text while also scaling up for distinctive editorial display.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive forward motion. Serifs remain prominent even in smaller details, which helps maintain a strong baseline and a crisp, ink-on-paper character in text settings.