Slab Square Havu 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, stability, clarity, heritage, blocky, compact, heavy serifs, bracketed, punchy.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong, blocky silhouette. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick, squared slabs with slight bracketing that smooths joins into stems. Counters are relatively tight, with round forms (O, C, e) kept sturdy and closed, while verticals dominate the rhythm for a firm, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is robust and pragmatic, with single-storey a and g and a tall, straight-shouldered feel across n/m/h; figures are wide, weighty, and built for emphasis.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where a solid, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for short blocks of copy at larger sizes, as the dense weight and compact counters create a strong typographic texture that holds up in bold messaging.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, mixing utilitarian signage energy with a friendly retro flavor. Its bold slabs and compact spacing suggest durability and authority, while the slightly softened joins keep it approachable rather than harsh.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a straightforward, industrial-leaning slab-serif structure. The thick square serifs and uniform stroke weight prioritize legibility and durability in display settings while retaining a classic, slightly nostalgic voice.
The design maintains a consistent, dense color in text, with strong horizontal slabs giving lines a stable baseline and cap line. Diacritics and punctuation aren’t shown, but the displayed alphabet and numerals emphasize clarity and impact over delicacy.