Slab Square Sudak 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports identity, assertive, editorial, sporty, retro, industrial, impact, emphasis, headline voice, rugged utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sharply cut, compact, high-lean.
This is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke model. Serifs are blocky and strongly present, often with subtle bracketing that helps the joins feel sturdy rather than brittle. Curves are tightened and counters are relatively small, giving the face a dense, punchy texture; terminals tend to end in flat, squared-off cuts that read cleanly at display sizes. The italic is true in construction (not merely obliqued), with a consistent slant and a forward-driving rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase.
It performs best in display roles where its weight and slant can do the work—headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that need impact. The robust slab structure also suits sports identity systems and promotional graphics where a strong, readable italic is useful for emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, combining a classic editorial seriousness with a distinctly sporty, poster-like urgency. Its bold, slanted stance reads confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly retro, workmanlike flavor that feels at home in headlines and emphatic callouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-leaning slab voice that stays readable while maximizing punch. It balances traditional slab-serif construction with clean, squared terminals to create an italic that feels both classic and modern in high-impact settings.
Cap forms are broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a firm baseline presence with stout stems and sturdy joins. Numerals match the weight and attitude of the letters, keeping the same dense color and squared finishing details for consistent emphasis in mixed text.