Slab Square Suloj 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book design, magazines, editorial, pull quotes, packaging, heritage, scholarly, confident, literary, readable italic, editorial voice, classic character, robust emphasis, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress.
This is a slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even, with subtle modulation and rounded joins that soften the otherwise robust slab structure. Proportions are generously set with open counters and broad letterforms, while ascenders and descenders feel slightly extended in the lowercase, adding lively vertical movement. Several characters show gently cupped or ball-like terminals and a traditional, ink-on-paper feel rather than crisp geometric construction.
It works well for editorial typography—books, magazines, essays, and cultural journalism—where a distinctive serif voice is needed without sacrificing readability. The strong slabs and italic energy also make it effective for pull quotes, headings, and branded copy on packaging or labels.
The overall tone reads as editorial and literary, combining authority with warmth. Its italic slant and softened slab details give it a cultured, slightly nostalgic voice that feels suited to long-form reading as well as expressive display.
The design appears intended to merge the structural confidence of a slab serif with the motion and tradition of an italic, producing a readable, characterful text face that can also carry emphasis and personality in larger sizes.
The numerals appear oldstyle in behavior, blending naturally with lowercase text and reinforcing a bookish, classic typographic flavor. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and declarative, while the lowercase maintains a more fluid, humanist cadence.