Slab Normal Fise 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, casual, impact, approachability, nostalgia, display, energy, soft corners, bracketed, chunky, rounded terminals, warm.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with thick, low-contrast strokes and generously rounded joins. The serifs are bold and softly bracketed, creating a cushioned, chunky silhouette rather than sharp, engineered slabs. Letterforms show mild, humanized irregularity in curves and terminals, with compact counters and a strong baseline presence. The overall rhythm is dense and dark, with smooth, blobby details that keep the weight from feeling rigid.
Best suited to headlines and short-form typography where its dense color and soft slab serifs can create immediate impact. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage that aims for a friendly, retro-inflected presence, and it can add character to editorial callouts or promotional copy at larger sizes.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a distinctly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of mid-century display and casual advertising. Its bold, soft-edged slabs feel confident and friendly, reading as playful rather than formal. The italic slant adds energy and motion, reinforcing an informal, personable voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with an energetic slant and softened, approachable detailing. It prioritizes strong display legibility and personality through chunky proportions, rounded bracketing, and consistent heavy stroke weight.
Uppercase forms keep broad, rounded shapes (notably O/Q) while diagonals and joints remain thick and cushioned, which helps maintain consistency at large sizes. Numerals share the same rounded slab attitude and appear designed for impact over precision, favoring strong silhouettes and uniform darkness.