Slab Square Sugah 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Isento Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, industrial, retro, athletic, emphasis, impact, legibility, momentum, branding, sturdy, compact, bracketed, ink-trap hint, punchy.
This typeface presents a robust italic slab-serif build with heavy, square-ended serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke texture. The letters have broad proportions and a consistent forward slant, with rounded joins softened by subtle bracketing into the slabs. Counters are open and fairly generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm feels blocky yet controlled, with crisp horizontal cuts on terminals and numerals that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to impactful applications such as headlines, poster typography, and branding systems that need a forceful italic voice. It also works well for packaging and editorial callouts where a dense, attention-grabbing texture is desirable.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, combining a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, headline-ready punch. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis, while the solid slabs keep it grounded and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, energetic slab-serif italic that stays highly legible while projecting strength and momentum. Its square, substantial finishing suggests a focus on display use where typographic presence and clarity are prioritized.
Uppercase forms feel especially strong and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains a clear, no-nonsense structure with straightforward bowls and stems. The figures share the same sturdy, squared finishing, supporting a cohesive typographic color in mixed text.