Slab Square Suney 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, packaging, posters, branding, vintage, bookish, confident, warm, expressive italic, print tradition, sturdy readability, heritage tone, bracketed, sturdy, calligraphic, ink-trap, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy italic slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a lively, calligraphic slant. Strokes are substantial with moderate contrast and softened joins, giving the letterforms a slightly inked, press-like feel. The uppercase shows compact, sculpted shapes with strong serifs and energetic diagonals, while the lowercase has a readable, traditional rhythm with rounded bowls, open counters, and a flowing italic construction. Numerals appear oldstyle in proportion, with varied heights and a smooth, slightly condensed movement that matches the text color.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book jackets, and magazine headlines where an italic serif with strong footing can add personality and authority. It also fits packaging and branding that aim for a traditional or craft-forward feel, and works effectively in short paragraphs or pull quotes where its text color and rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels vintage and editorial—confident and traditional, with a warm, human presence from the italic motion and softened slab details. It suggests classic print material and heritage branding rather than a sterile or purely geometric voice.
The font appears designed to blend the stability of slab serifs with an expressive italic flow, creating a typeface that reads confidently while still feeling human and historically grounded. Its consistent slant and robust serifs suggest a focus on impactful text settings and display use with a classic print sensibility.
The design maintains a consistent slanted axis across cases, and the heavier serifs help anchor lines in text. Curves and terminals avoid sharp mechanistic cuts, leaning toward a slightly worn, ink-on-paper character that keeps large sizes expressive without sacrificing legibility.