Slab Square Sumil 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'WT Volkolak' by Wraith Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, confident, vintage, authoritative, bookish, text emphasis, editorial tone, print robustness, classic styling, bracketed, ink-trap hints, sharply serifed, sturdy, rhythmic.
This typeface is a slanted slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a clear, print-oriented structure. Strokes show moderate contrast, with pronounced thick verticals and lighter connecting strokes, while serifs remain broad and supportive. The italic angle is consistent and gives the letters a forward-leaning rhythm without becoming cursive, maintaining largely roman construction. Counters are open and the overall drawing feels robust, with compact joins and crisp terminals that read cleanly at text sizes.
It suits editorial settings such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. The strong slab serifs and steady texture also make it effective for pull quotes, headings, and packaging copy that benefits from a confident, traditional tone.
The overall tone is editorial and authoritative, with a traditional, bookish flavor sharpened by the energetic slant. It feels confident and slightly vintage, suggesting classic publishing and print heritage while still reading clearly and briskly.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with a strong slab-serif presence, balancing readability with a distinctive, print-classic character. Its sturdy serifs and measured contrast aim to keep text crisp and structured while adding motion through the consistent slant.
Uppercase forms look stable and formal, while the lowercase keeps a readable, workhorse texture with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear sturdy and legible, matching the slab-serif voice and maintaining consistent weight and slant across the set.