Slab Square Subas 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, headlines, classic, bookish, trusted, refined, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, robustness, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open counters, robust serifs.
An italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms smooth rather than rigid. Strokes read as fairly even, with a subtle calligraphic tilt and oblique stress in rounded letters. The capitals are broad and stable, while the lowercase shows compact, readable proportions with open apertures and a clear single-storey “a”. Curves are generously drawn (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls), and spacing feels steady and text-oriented rather than display-tight.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic needs presence—magazine features, book interiors, and long-form articles—while still reading comfortably in paragraphs. It also works well for pull quotes, subheads, and emphasis within serif text systems where a stronger italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, bringing an editorial, bookish flavor with a confident, slightly emphatic italic voice. It feels established and trustworthy—more newspaper and publishing than tech or minimalist branding—while the slab serifs add a practical toughness.
The design appears intended to provide a durable, text-ready italic companion with slab-serif authority—combining classic readability with a slightly more forceful, attention-getting texture for emphasis and editorial hierarchy.
The italic slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and the slab serifs remain prominent even at text sizes. Numerals are straightforward and sturdy, matching the serif rhythm and maintaining clear differentiation between figures.