Slab Square Suneb 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagom' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, posters, branding, retro, bookish, confident, craft, italic emphasis, retro display, robust readability, editorial voice, bracketed, ink-trap feel, softened, robust, lively.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, block-like serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes show moderate contrast and a slightly calligraphic rhythm, with rounded curves and occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals that add softness to the otherwise strong structure. Proportions read generous and open, with relatively wide letters, clear counters, and a steady, readable texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the text color with sturdy shapes and a similarly italicized flow.
Well-suited to editorial display, magazine features, and headline systems where an italic voice is needed without losing weight or authority. It can also work for book covers, packaging, and branding that want a vintage-leaning slab serif character with strong presence and readable word shapes.
The overall tone feels retro and editorial, combining the authority of a slab serif with a friendly, slightly playful italic gesture. It evokes classic print—newspapers, book typography, and mid-century advertising—while staying polished enough for contemporary layout work.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive slab-serif foundation with an energetic italic slant, balancing sturdy signage-like serifs with softer, more humanist curves for approachable readability.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, giving words a forward-moving cadence. Rounded details in letters like a, g, and f, plus the pronounced slabs, create a distinctive texture that stands out in headlines while remaining cohesive in paragraphs.