Slab Square Itvo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, vintage, assertive, sporty, editorial, american, display impact, retro tone, brand presence, energetic emphasis, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, compact, heavy strokes, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact proportions and sturdy, blocky serifs. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate contrast, and many forms show rounded joins and slightly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling mechanical. The lowercase includes prominent ball terminals (notably on letters like a, c, f, and y) and a single-storey a, while the uppercase stays broad and solid with pronounced slabs. Figures are robust and display-oriented, matching the strong color and rhythmic, forward-tilting flow seen in the text sample.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, characterful italic slab can carry the visual hierarchy on its own. It will also work well for packaging, signage, and sports or event graphics that benefit from a compact, high-impact texture.
The overall tone feels bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its slanted stance and hefty slabs evoke classic American editorial and athletic lettering, projecting confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, vintage-flavored slab serif with forward motion and high visibility. By pairing heavy slabs with rounded terminals and compact proportions, it aims for display authority while staying lively and personable.
Spacing appears tuned for impactful, large-size setting, producing a dense typographic color in paragraphs. The combination of hefty slabs and rounded/ball detailing adds a friendly swagger that balances strength with approachability.