Slab Square Suran 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type and 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, subheads, posters, confident, retro, scholarly, assertive, emphasis, readability, impact, editorial tone, slab serif, bracketless, square serifs, oblique stress, crisp edges.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and clean, flat terminals. Strokes are relatively even with noticeable but not extreme contrast, and curves are cut with crisp transitions into the slabs, giving counters a firm, sculpted feel. Proportions are fairly compact and steady, with a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm; the italic is built as a true oblique-like design with angled stems and a consistent forward lean rather than calligraphic swashes. Figures appear lining and share the same solid, blocky serif treatment, contributing to a uniform, print-oriented texture.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic needs to carry emphasis without becoming fragile—magazine features, pull quotes, and subheads in print or web. It can also work effectively for compact headlines and posters where the slab serifs add presence and the slant provides momentum.
The overall tone is direct and editorial—confident, slightly old-school, and pragmatic rather than delicate. The forward slant adds energy and urgency, while the slab construction keeps it grounded and authoritative, evoking classic newspaper, academic, or workmanlike printing contexts.
Likely intended as a robust italic companion for slab-serif typography, providing emphatic voice and forward motion while preserving a strong, squared serif identity and dependable readability.
The italic angle is strong enough to read clearly at text sizes, and the squared serif shapes help maintain clarity and edge definition in dense settings. The design emphasizes firmness and legibility over ornament, with a consistent serif vocabulary across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.