Slab Square Topo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Sancoale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, signage, assertive, retro, sporty, industrial, loud, impact, emphasis, ruggedness, display, blocky, compact, bracketless, square-serif, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with blocky construction and flat, square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with minimal modulation and tight interior counters that emphasize mass. The serifs read as sturdy slabs that integrate cleanly into the stems, and the italics are achieved with a straightforward oblique slant rather than calligraphic shaping. Round letters stay compact and squared-off at key joins, while diagonals and angled joins create a punchy, mechanical rhythm across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and sports or event graphics where a strong italic voice is needed. It can also work for punchy signage or packaging callouts, especially when set large enough to keep counters and joins from closing up.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a retro, sporty edge that feels at home in headlines and signage. Its weight and squared details project confidence and impact, leaning toward utilitarian, industrial messaging rather than delicate or literary expression.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful italic slab presence that stays legible and stable under heavy weight, pairing an industrial, square-cut detail language with an energetic forward slant for emphasis.
Numerals and capitals appear especially robust, with broad footprints and strong horizontal emphasis. The tight spacing implied by the dense shapes and the deep joins gives text a dark, cohesive color that rewards larger sizes and shorter lines.