Slab Square Alpa 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, retro, literary, classic, confident, expressive display, editorial clarity, retro flavor, warm readability, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, soft joins, open counters.
A slanted slab-serif design with broad proportions and a steady, medium-contrast rhythm. The serifs read as sturdy and horizontal, often lightly bracketed into the stems, while terminals stay mostly flat and squared-off. Curves are generously rounded with open apertures, and many joins show a subtly softened, slightly notched feel that adds texture without looking distressed. Spacing and sidebearings are comfortable, giving lines an airy, readable color even at larger sizes.
This font suits editorial headlines, magazine features, and display copy where a distinctive italic slab voice is desired. It also works well for posters, packaging, and brand applications that benefit from a retro-leaning, confident tone while maintaining clear readability.
The overall tone feels retro and bookish, with a confident, slightly eccentric warmth. The italic slant and wide stance lend it a dynamic, expressive voice that still stays composed and familiar, evoking classic editorial typography rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to blend the assertiveness of slab serifs with an italic, wide display posture, creating a readable but characterful face. Its softened joins and open counters suggest a goal of warmth and legibility, pairing classic forms with a slightly idiosyncratic texture for standout setting.
Capitals are broad and stable, with rounded bowls and clear slab cues that keep shapes legible at a glance. Lowercase forms keep a traditional skeleton and moderate detailing, and the numerals appear similarly open and rounded, matching the font’s smooth, wide texture.