Slab Square Dyreb 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, rustic, folk, playful, vintage, handmade, vintage evoke, handmade texture, display impact, folk tone, blocky, chiseled, irregular, wedge serif, inked.
A sturdy, blocky serif with slab-like feet and squared terminals, drawn with visibly irregular outlines that mimic carved or stamped letterforms. Strokes are heavy and generally low-contrast, with slightly uneven edges and small notches that create a chiseled texture. Proportions are compact with a moderate x-height, and the set shows mild glyph-to-glyph width variation that adds a hand-made rhythm. Counters are relatively small and angular, and joins often form blunt, faceted corners rather than smooth curves.
Best suited for short-form display typography such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where texture and personality are an asset. It can also work for signage and branding that aims for a vintage or handcrafted impression, especially when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone feels rustic and folk-inspired, combining bold presence with a quirky, handcrafted character. The uneven contours and faceted corners suggest old printing, wood type, or sign lettering, giving the font a lively, imperfect energy rather than a polished editorial feel.
The design appears intended to evoke bold slab-serif structure while introducing a deliberately rough, carved texture for a handmade, vintage display effect. Its consistent weight and squared terminals prioritize impact and recognizability over refined detail, positioning it for attention-grabbing titles and thematic branding.
At text sizes the strong weight holds up well, but the intentional roughness and tight counters can darken dense passages, making it most comfortable with generous tracking and leading. The numerals and caps carry the same chiseled, slightly irregular construction, helping maintain a consistent, poster-like voice across mixed content.