Slab Square Itwo 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Landa' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, retro, playful, rugged, sporty, western, display impact, vintage flavor, expressive branding, poster utility, signage character, bracketed, ink-trap feel, wedge joins, bouncy baseline, rounded corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are thick and confidently drawn, with subtly rounded corners and occasional wedge-like joins that give counters and terminals a carved, slightly irregular feel. Serifs read as sturdy slabs with gentle bracketing rather than razor-sharp hairlines, and the overall texture is dense and punchy. Letter widths vary noticeably across the set, contributing to an energetic, hand-hewn cadence in words and lines.
Best suited to display use where impact and personality matter: headlines, posters, labels, and storefront or event signage. It can work for short pull quotes or subheads, and for branding in contexts that benefit from a vintage or rugged voice, but the dense color and energetic shapes make it less ideal for extended body copy at small sizes.
The font projects a nostalgic, spirited tone—part vintage display, part bold poster lettering. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, while the quirky shaping keeps it friendly and informal rather than strictly classical. The result feels robust and characterful, with a hint of old-time signage.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a sturdy slab serif with a more informal, animated slant and slightly roughened detailing. Its variable widths and expressive terminals suggest a goal of creating memorable word shapes for attention-grabbing typography, echoing traditional poster and sign styles while remaining cohesive in modern composition.
In text settings the strong weight and tight internal spaces create high impact, with distinctive silhouettes that prioritize personality over quiet neutrality. Numerals match the letters in mass and slant, keeping mixed text consistent for headlines and short statements.