Slab Square Sunow 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, pull quotes, packaging, posters, classic, confident, warm, literary, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, sturdy presence, brand voice, bracketed serifs, robust, chunky, softened, upright stress.
A robust italic slab serif with broad proportions and firmly planted, square-ended serifs that read as confident and durable. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with only gentle modulation, producing a steady rhythm and consistent color in text. The italic angle is moderate and smooth, and many joins and corners are subtly rounded, preventing the heavy slabs from feeling harsh. Counters are open and fairly generous, and the overall spacing feels comfortable, supporting clear word shapes at display and large text sizes.
Well suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and other emphasized typography where a strong italic voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and open shapes also work well for branding applications such as packaging, labels, and posters that benefit from a classic, confident typographic presence.
The tone is editorial and traditional, with a bookish, authoritative flavor that still feels approachable. Its italic stance adds momentum and emphasis, making it expressive without becoming calligraphic or delicate. Overall it suggests established, dependable communication—more classic than trendy.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable italic slab serif voice with strong structure and a stable, even texture. It aims to combine traditional serif cues with a more forceful, contemporary sturdiness, making emphasis and display copy feel substantial and assured.
Numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy slab logic as the lowercase, giving mixed-case settings a cohesive, structured look. The italic forms retain clear silhouettes and avoid extreme swashes, keeping emphasis legible and controlled. The wide stance and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal rhythm that stands out in headings.