Slab Square Suroy 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, captions, vintage, typewriter, academic, utility, retro feel, emphasis, robust readability, systematic rhythm, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, sturdy, boxy.
A sturdy italic slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast with squared, slab-like serifs that feel slightly bracketed, giving the forms a firm, grounded footprint. Curves (C, G, O, Q) read as generously rounded while joins and terminals stay blunt and assertive, producing a boxy, workmanlike texture. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the overall spacing appears uniform, creating an orderly, grid-friendly cadence in text.
Works well for editorial layouts, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling where a dependable, vintage-leaning slab presence is desired. The consistent rhythm and sturdy letterforms also suit posters and short UI or caption settings where clarity and punch matter more than delicacy.
The tone is utilitarian and slightly nostalgic, reminiscent of typed or industrial labeling rather than delicate book serifs. Its bold slabs and consistent slant lend it an emphatic, no-nonsense voice that still feels familiar and approachable in longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, typewriter-adjacent slab serif voice with consistent italic energy—favoring firmness, uniformity, and straightforward readability over refined contrast or calligraphic nuance.
Uppercase shapes are wide and emphatic, with strong horizontal slabs on letters like E, F, and T. Lowercase maintains clear, compact counters and a readable italic flow; the figures are similarly slanted and solid, matching the overall sturdiness of the design.