Slab Square Sulew 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, brand voice, classic, bookish, confident, scholarly, editorial italic, readable emphasis, classic branding, sturdy refinement, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, oblique stress, calligraphic, crisp.
This typeface is a slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and a measured, medium-contrast stroke rhythm. The letterforms lean consistently, with bracketed joins and flat-ended serifs that read as firm and rectangular rather than hairline. Counters are generally open and rounded, while curves and diagonals feel slightly calligraphic in their modulation. Capitals are broad and steady, and the lowercase shows a lively, handwritten-leaning italic construction with clear entry/exit strokes and a compact, even x-height impression.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed beyond simple emphasis—such as magazine features, book interiors, and refined longform layouts. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for pull quotes, intros, and branded messaging that wants a classic tone with a bit more backbone than a typical oldstyle italic.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, blending traditional italic warmth with a more assertive, print-oriented sturdiness from the slab serifs. It feels scholarly and established rather than decorative, with enough flair to suggest narrative voice and emphasis.
The design appears intended to provide an italic with traditional, readable forms while reinforcing presence through slab-like serifs and crisp terminals. It balances a literary, humanist flow with a more structured, print-forward finish for confident typography.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same forward slant and serif treatment, supporting coherent setting in mixed text. Stroke endings stay crisp and squared, helping the design hold its shape and authority even as the italic introduces movement and bounce.