Slab Square Sudaf 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, editorial decks, packaging, editorial, sporty, confident, vintage, energetic, emphasis, impact, display, retro feel, headline voice, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap-ish, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with chunky slab-like serifs and largely squared-off terminals. Strokes are robust and mostly even in thickness, with compact joins and tight interior counters that create a dense, high-impact texture. The italic construction reads as an oblique with decisive angles and a consistent forward slant, while the serifs stay firm and blocky to preserve weight and presence. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, and the numerals share the same stout rhythm, giving lines of text a strong, uniform color.
Works best for headlines, short subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where a bold italic voice is needed. It also fits sports-themed branding, event promotions, and packaging or labels that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab presence.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a slightly retro, print-forward attitude. Its strong slabbing and forward lean suggest motion and emphasis—suited to messaging that wants to sound confident, punchy, and a bit classic.
Likely intended as a high-impact italic companion for attention-grabbing typography, combining a classic slab foundation with a strong forward slant for urgency and emphasis.
The design’s tight apertures and thick serifs make it most comfortable at display to large text sizes, where the distinctive slabs and italic rhythm read clearly. In paragraphs it produces a dark, compact texture that can feel deliberately emphatic.