Slab Square Sunum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madawaska' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, pull quotes, magazines, classic, scholarly, confident, traditional, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic utility, readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, calligraphic, robust serifs.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms smooth rather than mechanical. Strokes are relatively even, with low contrast and a consistent, sturdy rhythm; curves stay rounded while terminals resolve into firm slab endings. Proportions feel moderately compact with a normal x-height, and the italic construction uses true italic forms (notably the single-storey a and g) with a flowing, slightly calligraphic movement across words. Numerals are clear and weighty, matching the serif presence and maintaining a stable baseline texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—magazine features, book typography, introductions, pull quotes, and section headings. The robust slab serifs and even stroke color also make it effective for display settings that want a classic, authoritative feel without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is editorial and traditional, combining academic seriousness with a brisk, energetic italic slant. It reads as confident and established rather than playful, with a subtle old-world warmth coming from the bracketed slabs and rounded counters.
Likely intended as a workhorse italic slab-serif that balances sturdiness and readability with a distinctly italic, text-driven cadence. The design aims to provide strong emphasis and classic tone while keeping letterforms open and steady for comfortable reading.
In text, the strong serifs and italic angle create a pronounced forward rhythm that helps headlines and pull quotes feel emphatic. The capital set maintains a formal presence, while the lowercase italic forms add fluidity and personality without becoming ornate.