Slab Square Sulov 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kotto Slab' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, academic, brand typography, classic, bookish, measured, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, robust readability, brisk, crisp, wedge serif, bracketed, texty.
This italic serif shows sturdy slab-like serifs with mostly flat, squared ends and subtle bracketing into the stems. Strokes carry a moderate, even contrast with clear thick–thin patterning and a consistent rightward slant. Proportions read slightly expanded, with open counters and fairly generous spacing that helps maintain clarity in longer lines. Terminals and joins are clean and controlled, giving the letters a firm baseline presence while the italic angle adds forward motion.
It suits editorial typography where a strong italic is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or subheads, and it can also work in book or magazine settings that benefit from a structured, classic serif texture. The sturdy serifs and open forms make it appropriate for brand systems that want a traditional yet energetic italic voice.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary—confident and composed rather than flashy. Its italic voice suggests emphasis and narrative flow, evoking printed editorial and academic contexts with a slightly formal, authoritative character.
The design appears aimed at an italic serif with robust, slab-influenced details—balancing a firm, engineered serif structure with readable, text-oriented proportions and an energetic slant for emphasis.
Caps present a stable, stately rhythm, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement without becoming cursive. Numerals match the text color well, keeping the same italic energy and serif treatment for consistent typographic texture.