Slab Square Sify 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Haboro Slab' and 'Haboro Slab Soft' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, sturdy, confident, traditional, academic, impact, readability, print voice, authority, bracketless, blocky, chunky, high-ink, compact.
A robust slab serif with heavy, square-cut serifs and firmly squared terminals. Strokes are thick and even, producing a dark, compact texture with minimal contrast and a steady vertical emphasis. Curves are broadly rounded but controlled (not calligraphic), while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the design a blocky, no-nonsense rhythm. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike build with a single-storey “g” and a strong, rectangular “t” and “f,” and the numerals are wide and weighty for emphatic figures.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial titling where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also serve for short blocks of text in print-forward layouts, as well as branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif impression.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, with a classic “print” feel that reads as serious and assertive. Its dense color and squared detailing suggest practicality and tradition rather than delicacy or elegance.
The design appears intended to provide a highly legible, high-impact slab serif with a classic, print-oriented voice—prioritizing solidity, consistency, and a confident presence across letters and numerals.
At text sizes the strong slabs and heavy strokes create a pronounced typographic color, making the face feel best when set with comfortable spacing and moderate line lengths. In display settings it delivers immediate impact and a familiar, institutional voice.