Slab Square Sunum 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, packaging, literary, scholarly, heritage, confident, emphasis, readability, editorial voice, strong presence, bracketed, robust, angular, compact serifs, calligraphic.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a consistently low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms lean with a steady rightward slant and show crisp, squared finishing where strokes meet terminals, while subtle bracketing softens some serif joins. Counters are open and generally rounded, set against fairly broad proportions and generous sidebearings that give lines a relaxed, readable rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, anchored feel, with clear, stable horizontals and diagonals that maintain even color across text.
It suits editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis, pull quotes, and subheads, and it can also work for headline systems that want a strong serif personality without high contrast. The sturdy slab serifs make it a good candidate for branding, packaging, and poster-style applications that benefit from a confident, traditional-leaning voice.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, combining a traditional serif voice with a more assertive, headline-friendly presence. The italic angle adds motion and emphasis, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and authoritative rather than delicate.
The font appears designed to deliver an italic companion with strong structure and dependable readability, emphasizing a clear serif rhythm and a solid, modernized slab presence. Its proportions and consistent stroke weight suggest an aim for steady text performance while still carrying enough character for display use.
The design reads especially cohesive in running text, where the strong serif rhythm creates a clear baseline and a distinctive texture. Curved forms stay smooth and full, while straights and joins remain crisp, producing a balanced mix of warmth and firmness.