Slab Square Sulew 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: editorial headers, magazine pull-quotes, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, typewriter, retro, workmanlike, scholarly, robust clarity, italic emphasis, retro utility, editorial presence, slabbed, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap feel, crisp.
A sturdy italic slab-serif with broad proportions and a steady, monoline rhythm. The serifs read as bold, squared slabs with slight shaping at joins, and the strokes keep a consistent thickness with minimal contrast. Curves are generously rounded but end in firm, flat terminals, giving the letters a solid, machined feel. Counters are open and the overall spacing is even and regular, supporting a measured, grid-like texture across lines of text.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where a strong, readable texture is desired—such as headlines, pull-quotes, captions, and brand voice applications. It can also work well for packaging and signage that benefits from a durable, classic slab-serif presence with an italic emphasis.
The tone is practical and slightly vintage, evoking typed or industrial print while still feeling orderly and editorial. Its assertive slabs and forward slant add emphasis and momentum without becoming flashy, making it feel confident, utilitarian, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with italic energy, combining a consistent stroke system and bold slabs to maintain clarity and impact. Its regularized rhythm and broad shapes suggest an aim for predictable layout behavior and a distinctly utilitarian, print-rooted character.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to be clearly directional, yet the letterforms remain compact and stable. Rounded details on characters like the lowercase a, g, and e soften the otherwise squared construction, balancing friendliness with robustness.