Slab Square Tyne 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial covers, sporty, editorial, retro, punchy, assertive, impact, space saving, motion, display strength, retro flavor, condensed, slabbed, blocky, bracketed, oblique.
A condensed, oblique slab-serif with heavy, block-like serifs and sturdy stems. The letterforms lean consistently and maintain a compact footprint, with tightly controlled counters and a crisp, high-impact silhouette. Strokes read largely even in weight, while the slab serifs add strong horizontal anchoring; joins and curves are firm rather than delicate, giving the design a dense, energetic rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel especially robust and poster-ready, with clear, squared-off terminals and a pragmatic, no-frills construction.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and cover typography where a condensed, slanted slab can deliver impact in limited space. It can also work for sports-oriented branding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a forceful, vintage-leaning voice and strong typographic texture.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, headline-forward presence. The slanted stance and dense slabs suggest motion and urgency, evoking classic advertising, team graphics, and mid-century editorial display typography.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, high-impact display voice that combines the solidity of slab serifs with the forward motion of an oblique stance. It emphasizes bold presence and space efficiency while keeping forms straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
The compact proportions and strong serif blocks create a dark color on the page, especially in longer lines, where the oblique angle keeps the texture lively. The design favors punch and immediacy over airy openness, making it most comfortable at display sizes or short text bursts.