Slab Square Savu 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, and 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, sturdy, friendly, vintage, editorial, mechanical, impact, legibility, retro warmth, utilitarian tone, display strength, chunky, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and a steady, low-contrast stroke structure. Serifs are thick and mostly squared-off, often with subtle bracketing and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling overly rigid. Round letters (O, C, G) read full and weighty, while verticals remain dominant and consistent; joins and terminals have a slightly carved, inked impression rather than a razor-sharp finish. Spacing appears generous for the weight, supporting clear word shapes in the text sample.
Best suited to large sizes where its bold slabs and broad proportions can carry impact—headlines, posters, identity wordmarks, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts or display-heavy layouts where a sturdy, classic voice is desired, though the heavy texture may be intense for long passages at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is robust and approachable, with a vintage-meets-industrial feel. Its chunky slabs and softened edges evoke traditional printing and utilitarian signage, lending a confident, workmanlike character without becoming harsh or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and legibility through thick slabs, compact counters, and steady stroke weight, while keeping a welcoming, slightly retro warmth via softened corners and mild bracketing.
In the sample text, the dense weight and square slab features create strong texture and pronounced emphasis, especially in capitals. Numerals are similarly stout and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ solid, grounded construction.