Slab Square Reda 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Courage Union' by Invasi Studio, 'Mahardika' by Lemon Studio Type, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, rugged, confident, classic, utilitarian, impact, robustness, clarity, display strength, traditional tone, blocky, sturdy, square serif, high contrast, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with square, blunt terminals and pronounced rectangular serifs that give letters a solid, block-built silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even texture and strong vertical emphasis in text. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are somewhat closed, while joins and corners stay crisp and geometric rather than soft or calligraphic. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, reading clearly with broad forms and firm, flat endings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent subheads where its slab structure and blocky terminals can do the visual work. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a rugged, traditional feel and high-impact letterforms at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels sturdy and workmanlike, with an assertive, no-nonsense presence. It evokes traditional poster and display typography with an industrial, Western-leaning robustness—confident, practical, and built to stand out.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with square-cut details and a compact, high-impact texture—optimized for attention-grabbing display typography while remaining straightforward and legible.
In paragraph-sized settings the strong serifs and dense rhythm create a dark, impactful color that favors short lines and larger sizes. The square detailing and tight internal space give it a punchy presence, but can feel visually heavy in long passages if set too small or too tight.