Slab Square Subab 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Multiple' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book jackets, posters, headlines, traditional, bookish, confident, mechanical, emphasis, readability, print tone, display impact, slab serifs, bracketed, oblique stress, compact caps, open counters.
This typeface is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms lean with a clear rightward slant and show smooth, rounded transitions where strokes meet serifs, giving the slabs a slightly bracketed feel rather than abrupt joins. Uppercase proportions are compact and solid, while lowercase forms maintain clear openings and a steady rhythm; diagonals and curves are shaped with an oblique, calligraphic impulse without becoming flowing or script-like. Numerals are similarly robust and upright-to-oblique in feel, with broad curves and strong terminals that keep color even in text.
It performs well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed as a primary style—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and book-jacket titling. The sturdy slabs and even color also make it effective for posters and branding moments that want emphasis with a traditional, print-oriented feel.
The overall tone blends editorial polish with a dependable, workmanlike solidity. It feels traditional and slightly old-style in motion, yet the slab structure adds a confident, pragmatic voice suited to straightforward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong italic with slab-serif authority: energetic and attention-getting, but controlled enough for continuous reading and structured layouts.
In text, the italic angle is prominent and consistent, helping create forward motion and emphasis without relying on high contrast. The slab terminals and sturdy joins contribute to a dark, stable texture, while generous counters keep the face readable at display and paragraph sizes.