Slab Square Surih 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book text, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, editorial, scholarly, classic, confident, formal, text companion, authoritative tone, editorial voice, classic italic, bracketed serifs, ink traps, open counters, slanted axis, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, squared-off slab-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep the forms feeling crafted rather than mechanical. Strokes show moderate contrast with a clear diagonal stress, and the italic construction is calligraphic in spirit—curves swell gently and transitions are smooth. The letterforms are compact and upright in proportion but clearly right-leaning, with open counters and crisp, flat-ended serifs that give the text a firm baseline and strong word-shape definition. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and maintain sturdy, readable silhouettes.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine features, book interiors, and newspaper-style layouts—where an italic voice needs to carry both readability and character. It can also work effectively in headlines and pull quotes, and as a brand-support italic for labels or packaging that aims for a classic, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting literature, journalism, and academic settings. Its assertive slabs add authority, while the italic movement brings warmth and sophistication, reading as confident and slightly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, text-capable italic with the firmness of slab-like serifs and the elegance of a traditional serif italic. It aims to balance strong presence on the page with smooth reading rhythm and a distinctive, dependable texture.
Spacing appears even and text color is robust, producing a dark, steady texture in paragraphs. The italic forms retain clarity at text sizes, with distinctive shapes that help differentiate similar letters while keeping the flow continuous across words.