Slab Square Sulih 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, scholarly, traditional, confident, refined, italic emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, robust readability, bracketed serifs, slab accents, angled stress, open counters, lively rhythm.
This typeface is an italic serif with sturdy, slab-influenced serifs and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes show moderate contrast, with clear thick–thin modulation that remains robust at the joins. Serifs read as mostly squared and substantial, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving the letterforms a firm base while keeping the overall texture smooth. Proportions are fairly classic with generous curves and open counters, producing a steady, readable color in text while still feeling energetic due to the italic cadence.
It performs well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book sections, introductions, and extended quotations where an italic voice is needed with strong presence. The sturdy serifs and moderate contrast also suit display use—headlines, subheads, and pull quotes—where you want a classic, authoritative feel with lively motion.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, with a learned, old-style confidence. Its strong serifs and smooth italic flow suggest a blend of tradition and assertiveness—appropriate for content that wants to feel established, articulate, and slightly formal without becoming stiff.
The design appears intended to provide a purposeful italic with a traditional serif foundation and reinforced, slab-like finishing, balancing elegance with durability. It aims to keep text readable and cohesive while adding emphasis through a confident, forward-leaning rhythm.
The italic construction is clearly integral rather than a simple slant: several lowercase shapes show calligraphic movement and distinctive entry/exit strokes, which adds rhythm in continuous text. Figures appear serifed and stylistically consistent with the letters, supporting a cohesive typographic palette for mixed text and numbers.