Slab Square Sudul 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madurai Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, retro, confident, academic, sporty, impactful italic, editorial clarity, retro tone, sturdy display, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy italic slab serif with broad proportions and a slightly calligraphic, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even in weight, with squared, slab-like serifs that often show subtle bracketing and crisp, flattened terminals. Curves are generous and open, counters read clearly, and the overall texture is bold and steady without becoming heavy. The design maintains a consistent oblique angle across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, energetic line of text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine-style layouts where an italic voice is desired without switching to script. It can also support branding and packaging that aims for a vintage, confident look, and works well in short-to-medium text blocks where its sturdy slabs help hold the line.
The tone feels classic and assertive, with a distinctly retro-editorial flavor. Its italic slant and slab construction give it a sporty, headline-ready momentum while still reading as traditional and bookish rather than casual.
Likely designed to deliver an italic slab serif that feels traditional yet punchy, combining wide, steady letterforms with crisp slab finishing for strong presence and reliable readability in editorial and display settings.
The caps appear prominent and well-balanced for display use, while the lowercase keeps a stable, readable texture in paragraphs. Numerals share the same italic posture and slab finishing, supporting a cohesive typographic voice in mixed text and figures.