Slab Square Ikme 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Authentic Sans', 'Linotype Authentic Serif', 'Linotype Authentic Small Serif', and 'Linotype Authentic Stencil' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, logos, athletic, retro, assertive, energetic, headline, attention grabbing, dynamic emphasis, retro display, sporty tone, bold clarity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Strokes are robust with moderately varied thickness, and the slab serifs read as squared, sturdy terminals with subtle bracketing in places. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, while joins and interior corners show small notches/ink-trap-like cuts that sharpen the silhouettes and keep forms from clogging at display sizes. Overall spacing feels compact and muscular, producing a strong, continuous rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to display settings where strong emphasis is needed: posters, sports and event branding, packaging, and big, punchy headlines. It can also work for short logo-type and badges where a bold italic slab voice helps convey speed and strength, while longer passages may feel visually dense at smaller sizes.
The font projects a sporty, poster-like confidence with a slightly vintage, American headline flavor. Its aggressive slant and chunky slabs create momentum and urgency, giving text a bold, attention-grabbing presence that feels built for impact rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a heavy italic stance, broad letterforms, and sturdy slab terminals, balancing legibility with an assertive, promotional look. The sharp interior cuts suggest an effort to preserve clarity in tight joints while maintaining a solid, blocky texture.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and condensed-feeling in their interiors, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure with pronounced weight and clear italic movement. Numerals match the same heavy, slanted construction, keeping a consistent, emphatic tone across mixed typography.