Slab Square Suran 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, classic, confident, literary, formal, italic emphasis, editorial voice, strong presence, clear reading, headline impact, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open counters, firm rhythm, ink-trap free.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke that keeps letterforms dark and even. The design is relatively wide in its set, with open bowls and generous interior space that help counterforms stay clear at display sizes. Serifs are bold and cleanly attached with subtle bracketing, and many joins feel slightly calligraphic despite the overall constructed, print-ready geometry. Numerals and capitals share the same robust, anchored stance, while the lowercase maintains a readable, workmanlike texture with a normal x-height and clear ascenders/descenders.
Well suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and magazine or newspaper-style editorial settings where a strong italic voice is needed without high-contrast delicacy. The wide, open shapes and firm slab serifs also make it effective for posters and branding that want a classic, authoritative feel with motion.
The overall tone is editorial and traditional, with a confident, headline-ready voice. Its italic slant adds energy and forward motion while the slab construction keeps it grounded and authoritative, evoking classic publishing and newspaper titling rather than delicate or ornamental moods.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful italic companion for slab-serif typography—combining the stability of bold slabs with an energetic slant for emphasis and hierarchy. The intention appears geared toward impactful reading in short to medium text blocks, especially in editorial contexts where clarity and presence are equally important.
The spacing and proportions create a consistent left-to-right rhythm, and the squared terminals and strong serifs give the face a distinctly sturdy silhouette in words. In the sample text, the slant reads smoothly across long lines, producing a cohesive, emphatic texture suited to prominent typographic use.