Slab Square Sudev 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, editorial, confident, vintage, sporty, assertive, impact, momentum, retro display, sturdy emphasis, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, inclined stress, ink-trap feel, compact apertures.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning italic with sturdy slab-like serifs and a compact, energetic rhythm. Strokes are broadly consistent in weight with subtly rounded joins, giving the forms a sturdy, print-forward presence rather than a calligraphic one. Serifs are blunt and supportive, often appearing slightly wedge-shaped or bracketed, and terminals frequently end in flat cuts that reinforce a squared, machined finish. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, producing a dense texture in text while keeping letterforms clearly differentiated.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, subheads, posters, and display typography where its dense color and slanted energy can do the heavy lifting. It can also work well in branding and packaging that wants a vintage, sporty, or editorial voice, especially when set with generous tracking or at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone reads bold and purposeful, with a retro editorial and collegiate flavor. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, making it feel punchy and promotional while still grounded by the slab structure.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab-serifs with the momentum of an italic, delivering a confident display face that reads quickly and carries strong visual impact.
Uppercase shapes emphasize strong horizontals and stable silhouettes, while the lowercase shows a lively, compact build that maintains consistency across curves and diagonals. Numerals appear robust and straightforward, matching the font’s assertive color and leaning stance.