Slab Square Sugef 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, heritage, confident, sporty, assertive, emphasis, impact, tradition, momentum, clarity, bracketless, slab serif, oblique, compact, blocky.
This typeface is a right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a compact, muscular build. Strokes are strongly weighted with moderate thick–thin differentiation, and the overall drawing favors clean, firm joins and flat terminals that keep the silhouette crisp. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while the italic construction introduces a steady diagonal rhythm and slightly tightened spacing that reads cohesive in text. Numerals and caps share the same solid, block-forward presence, with consistent serif treatment that emphasizes stability and impact.
It performs especially well in headlines, pull quotes, and display copy where the bold italic movement can be used to add emphasis. The sturdy slab serifs also make it a good candidate for branding and packaging that needs a traditional backbone with a more energetic, contemporary slant.
The tone blends classic print authority with a punchy, forward-leaning energy. It feels confident and purposeful—suited to messaging that wants to sound established but not old-fashioned, with an athletic, headline-ready drive.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic voice built on slab-serif sturdiness—combining stable, square serif structure with a dynamic oblique stance for attention-grabbing typography.
In the text sample, the heavy italic slant creates strong momentum and clear word shapes, especially at larger sizes. The square slab finishing gives a poster-like firmness, while the moderate contrast prevents the texture from becoming too dark or brittle.