Slab Square Dyrer 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, rugged, vintage, industrial, impact, nostalgia, durability, blocky, sturdy, angular, bracketed, octagonal.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with compact proportions and emphatic, squared-off serifs. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with slightly notched joins and angular shaping that gives many curves a faceted, octagonal feel (notably in rounds and counters). The lowercase is sturdy and legible with a straightforward, workmanlike construction, while capitals feel wide-shouldered and assertive with strong horizontal feet and tops. Numerals match the chunky texture and show simplified, geometric forms that maintain the same dense color in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event flyers, and signage where strong presence and a vintage-industrial voice are desired. It can also work for packaging and logotypes that want a sturdy, heritage feel, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The overall tone is rugged and utilitarian, with a distinctly old-print and frontier/poster flavor. Its chunky slabs and faceted curves suggest signage, stamped lettering, and bold editorial headlines rather than refined book typography.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a nostalgic, craft-and-signage sensibility. Its consistent slab structure and faceted geometry aim to project strength, durability, and a bold, attention-getting texture in short to medium runs of text.
The design’s characteristic “carved” or cut-corner treatment appears throughout, producing a consistent, patterned rhythm across words. Tight internal counters and heavy terminals create a dark, poster-like texture that benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes when clarity is critical.