Slab Square Itwe 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' and 'Servus Slab' by Dada Studio, 'Cira Serif' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Adagio Serif' by Machalski, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports promo, retro, assertive, sporty, editorial, playful, impact, motion, warmth, display, nostalgia, slab serif, ball terminals, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif design with broad, rounded forms and compact counters. Strokes are thick and confident, with sturdy slab-like serifs that often feel slightly bracketed and softened at the joins rather than razor-sharp. Terminals frequently resolve into rounded, ball-like ends (notably in several lowercase forms), adding a tactile, ink-friendly character. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in feel due to the italic slant and the lively shaping of curves, while caps stay stable and blocky for strong word silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings where its mass and slanted momentum can work as a visual hook—headlines, posters, identity work, and packaging. It can also support short bursts of editorial copy or pull quotes when a bold, characterful texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and punchy, with a retro editorial flavor and a hint of vintage sports lettering. Rounded terminals and plush curves keep it from feeling severe, giving it a friendly, slightly playful confidence even at large sizes.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a heavy slab serif with the motion and emphasis of an italic, producing a compact, high-impact voice for attention-grabbing typography. Rounded terminals and softened joins suggest an aim for warmth and approachability while maintaining strong, emphatic shapes.
The numerals are weighty and graphic, matching the letterforms’ chunky color and forward motion. In text, the strong slabbing and rounded details create a distinctive texture that reads as intentionally stylized rather than purely utilitarian.