Slab Square Sulav 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, bookish, traditional, academic, confident, formal, italic emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, sturdy readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy italic slab serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms lean smoothly with broad, slightly squarish curves and firm horizontal finishing strokes, creating a strong baseline presence. Terminals and serifs read as crisp and substantial, while counters remain open and proportions feel balanced, with a moderate x-height and compact, controlled rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals carry the same robust serif treatment, giving the set a unified, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and display typography where an italic emphasis is desired without sacrificing firmness. It can also work for book and magazine covers, posters, and branded statements that benefit from a classic slab-serif voice and strong silhouette.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting authority and clarity with a hint of editorial sophistication from the italic slant. Its sturdy slabs add a dependable, institutional feel, suitable for work that wants to look established rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to combine the emphasis of an italic with the stability of slab serifs, delivering a readable, authoritative texture that still feels energetic in motion. It prioritizes solid structure and consistent stroke behavior for a dependable, classic typographic presence.
In running text, the italic forms stay relatively calm and not overly calligraphic, favoring engineered, typographic italics over expressive handwriting cues. The heavier serif structures help maintain character at larger sizes and in short lines where letter silhouettes matter.