Slab Square Sulim 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, packaging, literary, vintage, scholarly, refined, editorial emphasis, classic voice, robust serif, text rhythm, traditional authority, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, angular, crisp, compact.
This typeface is a slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like serifs that read as firmly attached and often slightly bracketed. Letterforms show a crisp, angular construction with wedge-like joins and squared-off terminals, paired with moderate stroke modulation that keeps the texture lively without becoming delicate. The proportions feel generous and open in the capitals, while the lowercase maintains a clear, steady rhythm; curved letters (like o, e, c) are clean and round, and diagonals (v, w, x, y) are sharp and decisive. Numerals follow the same italicized, serifed logic, giving text and figures a cohesive, traditional color.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic serif with strong serifs can add character without sacrificing readability. It also works well for pull quotes, headlines, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic, premium voice.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, suggesting classic printing and academic credibility with a touch of forward motion from the slant. It feels polished and traditional rather than playful, lending authority and clarity to longer reads while still standing out in display settings.
The font appears intended to merge traditional serif credibility with a more assertive, slab-influenced presence, using a steady italic slant and crisp terminals to create emphasis and momentum in text. Its balance of sturdiness and refinement suggests a design aimed at expressive editorial use that still reads comfortably in continuous settings.
The design’s squared serifs and firm terminals create a confident baseline and strong word shapes, especially in mixed-case text. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, helping paragraphs maintain flow and emphasis without appearing overly ornate.