Slab Square Sapy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'PMN Caecilia eText' by Monotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Rahere Informal' and 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book design, branding, packaging, sturdy, traditional, trustworthy, authoritative, clarity, sturdiness, print heritage, impact, slab serif, bracketed slabs, blocky serifs, robust, solid.
A robust slab serif with broad, square-shouldered forms and prominent, block-like serifs that read clearly at text and display sizes. Strokes are largely even with gently rounded joins and modest bracketing into the slabs, giving the design a controlled, engineered feel rather than sharp brittleness. Counters are open and circular where expected (notably in O/Q and the lowercase bowls), while many terminals finish flat and firm, reinforcing a grounded rhythm. The lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike build with a single-storey g and strong verticals, and the numerals are full-bodied with clear, traditional shapes.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and bold headlines where a solid slab voice improves structure and emphasis. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, reliable tone and strong typographic color.
The overall tone is confident and dependable, with a classic print and publishing sensibility. Its heavy-looking slabs and steady spacing evoke heritage, craft, and practicality, lending text a serious, no-nonsense voice without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to provide a sturdy slab-serif voice that balances classic print cues with clean, square-ended finishing. It prioritizes clarity and firmness, offering a dependable workhorse look that can carry both display emphasis and extended reading.
The uppercase has a strong, poster-like presence due to the pronounced slabs and wide horizontal tops, while the lowercase maintains readability through open apertures and consistent weight. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same sturdy, squared-off finishing, helping long passages feel cohesive and stable.