Slab Square Sudaz 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Slab Pro' by Mint Type, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, confident, editorial, athletic, retro, punchy, impact, momentum, authority, vintage flair, display clarity, robust, blocky, bracketed, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy italic slab with broad proportions and heavy, low-contrast strokes. Serifs are bold and squared-off with slight bracketing that helps the joins feel carved rather than purely mechanical. Curves are full and open, counters stay generous at display sizes, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with a forward slant and crisp, flat terminals that keep the texture dense and emphatic. Figures are weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ blocky stability.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where weight and slant can do the expressive work. It can also support subheads and pull quotes when paired with a calmer text face.
The tone reads assertive and sporty with a classic print sensibility—more headline-driven than delicate. Its forward-leaning posture and thick slabs create a sense of momentum and authority, evoking vintage posters, newspaper sports sections, and bold product messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-leaning slab voice that stays legible while maximizing impact. It prioritizes strong silhouette, sturdy serifs, and a compact, energetic rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography.
The texture is intentionally compact and dark, with strong horizontals and a consistent, no-nonsense finish. The italic angle is noticeable without becoming calligraphic, keeping the style firmly in the realm of engineered display type.