Slab Square Sumob 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, vintage, editorial, sporty, assertive, impact, emphasis, heritage feel, headline clarity, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, angled stress, compact counters, lively rhythm.
A right-leaning italic serif with sturdy slab-like feet and a compact, forward-driving silhouette. Strokes are thick and steady with moderate contrast, and many joins show subtle bracketing that softens the otherwise blocky terminals. Letterforms are fairly wide and energetic, with tight interior counters and a slightly compressed feel in curved shapes. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same punchy weight and slanted cadence, with prominent, squared serifs that keep lines from feeling airy.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display applications where a strong italic voice is needed. It works well for sports or event branding, packaging titles, and editorial pull quotes where a classic serif presence with extra impact helps establish hierarchy.
The overall tone is bold and persuasive, combining a traditional print flavor with a fast, sporty slant. It feels authoritative and attention-getting, like a headline style designed to project confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic serif for display typography, pairing chunky slab-like serifs with a controlled contrast to keep the texture dense and legible. Its shapes aim for a balance of traditional serif cues and modern, energetic emphasis.
In text settings the italic angle creates a strong diagonal rhythm, and the heavy serifs help anchor words on the baseline. The larger, more decorative capital forms add a classic display character, while the lowercase stays cohesive and readable at headline sizes.