Slab Square Sulew 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial utility, classic tone, sturdy readability, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, oblique stress, open counters, sturdy.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a moderate thick–thin rhythm that stays clear at text sizes. The letterforms show generous horizontal proportions and open interiors, with smooth, curved joins that soften the otherwise squared, grounded serif structure. Terminals and serifs read as firm and blocky, while bowls and shoulders remain rounded, producing a balanced mix of solidity and flow. Numerals and capitals appear evenly weighted and consistent, supporting continuous reading without looking overly geometric.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, essays, and longform web reading where an italic slab can provide emphasis while staying comfortable. It can also perform as a characterful display italic for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, print-forward tone.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial—traditional enough for longform, yet energetic due to the italic slant and confident slab presence. It suggests a voice that is authoritative and composed, with a slightly expressive, old-style warmth rather than a strict technical feel.
The design appears intended to merge the readability and tradition of a text-oriented serif with the firm, anchoring structure of slabs, using an italic stance to add motion and emphasis. It aims for a versatile typographic color that can carry paragraphs while still feeling distinctive in titles and highlights.
In running text the italic angle is noticeable but controlled, keeping word shapes stable. The wide set and open counters create an airy texture, while the pronounced serifs add a strong baseline and clear separation between strokes, helping maintain clarity in dense paragraphs.