Slab Square Taduw 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, assertive, retro, editorial, energetic, impact, emphasis, headline voice, retro feel, brand presence, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, high-shouldered.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a sturdy, block-built skeleton. Serifs are thick and mostly square-ended, with subtle bracketing that softens joins and adds a carved, slightly tapered feel in curves and diagonals. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, while counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, punchy color. The italic construction is emphatic rather than calligraphic, with strong angled terminals and crisp, flattened details that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and branding where a strong, slanted slab voice is desirable. It will also work well on packaging and logotypes that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms and a distinctly retro-editorial flavor.
The overall tone is confident and kinetic, combining a no-nonsense, industrial sturdiness with a sporty slant. It suggests retro headlines and bold editorial emphasis—loud, direct, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a sturdy slab foundation and a dynamic italic stance. Its dense spacing, strong serifs, and squared terminals point to a display-first purpose: fast readability, firm authority, and a memorable, vintage-leaning personality.
Round letters keep a firm, squarish footprint, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show sharp, energetic cuts. Numerals match the uppercase in weight and presence, with broad shapes and firm terminals that maintain a consistent, headline-oriented rhythm.