Slab Square Sunus 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, retro, sporty, assertive, emphasis, impact, clarity, vintage tone, headline strength, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, angular.
This is a forward-leaning slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and mostly flat-ended terminals. Strokes stay fairly even, with only modest thick–thin modulation, creating a solid texture in both display sizes and longer passages. The italic construction is pronounced, with compact curves, slightly squared counters, and energetic diagonals that give letters a lively rhythm. Serifs are substantial and often subtly bracketed, helping joins and corners feel reinforced rather than delicate.
It suits headlines, pull quotes, and short editorial passages where an italic voice needs to feel strong rather than delicate. The robust slabs and even color also make it a good fit for posters, branding, and packaging that aim for a confident, slightly vintage flavor.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a brisk, editorial kind of urgency. Its slanted stance and firm slabs read as confident and slightly retro, echoing vintage sports, signage, and headline typography while staying clean enough for modern layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab serif that maintains structural strength and clarity, pairing emphatic serifs with a fast, dynamic slant. It prioritizes a bold typographic voice and consistent texture across letters and numerals for attention-grabbing text settings.
Round letters (like O and Q) show a squarish, tightened oval with strong presence, and the numerals share the same sturdy, slab-anchored logic. Spacing appears generous, supporting a wide, open color that keeps the italic from feeling cramped.