Slab Square Sunum 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Multiple' by Latinotype and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial layouts, pull quotes, packaging copy, editorial, literary, academic, traditional, measured, text readability, italic emphasis, editorial tone, classic voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, diagonal stress, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than abrupt. Strokes stay relatively even, with gentle modulation and a subtly calligraphic flow that shows up in the curved letters and the angled entry/exit strokes. Proportions are compact in the capitals and generous in the lowercase, with a notably tall x-height and open counters that maintain clarity in paragraphs. The italic construction is consistent across the set, with a steady rhythm and slightly wedge-like internal shapes that add energy without becoming sharp.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or sidebars. The strong serifs and tall lowercase make it effective for pull quotes, headings in editorial systems, and short blocks of packaging or label copy that benefit from a classic, authoritative flavor.
The overall tone is bookish and assured, combining a utilitarian slab foundation with an italic liveliness that feels editorial and classic. It reads as confident and slightly formal, suggesting careful typography rather than overt display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab-serif that remains comfortable in continuous text while providing a distinct, characterful emphasis style. It balances robust, square-shouldered serifs with smooth, readable curves to preserve legibility and maintain an editorial color on the page.
The numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a text-forward personality. Round letters are full and stable, while diagonal forms (like A, V, W, X) keep crisp angles that help the face stay articulate at larger sizes.