Slab Square Tabab 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
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A sturdy oblique slab serif with wide, blocky serifs and mostly flat, squared terminals. Strokes are heavy and even, with low contrast and a slightly compact, forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase bowls) are rounded but kept taut against the thick stems. The overall texture is dense and punchy, with consistent slab treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, apparel graphics, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, where its dense, slabby texture remains readable while adding a purposeful, editorial bite.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, recalling classic print headlines and athletic or industrial signage. Its forward slant adds urgency and motion, while the hefty slabs keep it grounded and authoritative. The result feels retro-leaning without becoming ornamental, projecting a direct, no-nonsense voice.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice that reads quickly and feels energetic, combining sturdy, square-ended slab details with a strong forward slant for motion and emphasis.
The lowercase shows a clear italic construction with single-storey forms (a, g) and a strong diagonal stress, which helps create a lively line even at larger sizes. Numerals appear robust and straightforward, matching the same square-edged slab logic for cohesive typographic color.