Slab Square Sudib 11 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial decks, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, vintage, sporty, authoritative, impactful display, editorial clarity, retro tone, brand presence, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open counters, sturdy, punchy.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a compact, energetic rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even, with subtle modulation and crisp joins that keep the letterforms firm and legible. The design leans wide with generous bowls and open counters, while the italic angle and brisk curves add forward motion. Numerals and capitals feel particularly robust, and the overall silhouette reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial display where its slabs and italic momentum can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for branding, packaging, and promotional materials that need a confident, slightly vintage voice. In longer passages it maintains solid readability, especially when given comfortable line spacing.
The tone is bold and purposeful, balancing a classic, print-forward sensibility with a sporty, headline-ready push. It feels confident and slightly retro, with an assertive presence that suggests traditional publishing and punchy promotional typography rather than delicate, formal correspondence.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive italic slab-serif voice that remains clear and well-structured. It prioritizes sturdy letterforms, open shapes, and a strong baseline presence, aiming for impactful typography that still reads smoothly in short-to-medium text settings.
The italic is built as a true, designed slant rather than a mere skew: curves, terminals, and serif shapes are coordinated to maintain consistent color across words. Rounded forms (like O and e) stay open and readable, while diagonals and serifs create a strong baseline and a stable, anchored texture in paragraphs.