Slab Square Suluw 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, classic, bookish, confident, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, print robustness, classic authority, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, sharpened joins, tight apertures, calligraphic stress.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, squared serifs and slightly bracketed transitions that give the strokes a firm, anchored footprint. The letterforms show moderate contrast with an italic, calligraphic stress that’s visible in rounded characters and in the way curves flow into stems. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be on the tighter side, producing a dense, text-forward rhythm. Terminals are generally crisp and flat, with occasional sharp joins and wedge-like endings that add bite without becoming decorative.
This font suits editorial layouts, magazines, and book typography where an italic slab serif can carry emphasis while staying robust and readable. It also works well for pull quotes, bylines, and brand packaging that benefits from a classic, print-informed voice with strong footing and clear texture at text sizes.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial—confident, serious, and a bit old-school in a way that suggests print typography. The italic angle reads as purposeful and energetic rather than casual, lending emphasis with a composed, literary character.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of slab serifs with an italic, text-centric cadence, offering emphasis that remains structured and typographically traditional. Its compact counters and crisp terminals suggest a focus on maintaining strong page color and legibility in continuous reading settings.
In the sample text, the face maintains consistent color and a steady baseline presence, with the slab serifs helping keep long lines visually connected. The figures appear oldstyle-leaning in spirit, with noticeable movement and italicized posture that harmonizes with the lowercase rhythm.