Slab Square Sulih 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, academic publishing, academic, heritage, confident, formal, text italic, editorial voice, classic tone, readable emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, ink-trap feel, lively rhythm.
This typeface is an italic serif with sturdy, slab-like serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes stay relatively even in weight, with gentle tapering and rounded transitions that keep the forms fluid rather than mechanical. The capitals are broad and stable, while the lowercase shows a clear cursive construction with single-storey forms and expressive entry/exit strokes. Counters are open, curves are generous, and terminals often finish with short, flattened serifs that reinforce a grounded, print-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same italic slant and carry strong, readable silhouettes with substantial feet and caps.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed beyond simple emphasis—such as introductions, sidebars, pull quotes, or literary titling. The sturdy serif structure also supports comfortable reading in print-oriented layouts, making it suitable for books, magazines, and academic materials.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a lively, editorial energy coming from the italic movement and sturdy serifs. It feels scholarly and literary—more bookish than decorative—while still projecting confidence and a slightly old-world warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable italic with strong serif support—combining a traditional, bookish foundation with enough movement and personality to carry editorial emphasis and headline use without becoming ornate.
In text, the rhythm is smooth and continuous, with noticeable rightward motion and a consistent baseline presence from the robust serifs. The letterforms balance calligraphic gestures with firm structure, producing a dense but readable color that suits long passages and emphatic headings alike.