Slab Unbracketed Anso 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Collegium' by GRIN3 (Nowak) (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, retro, assertive, technical, impact, compactness, speed, ruggedness, display, condensed, slanted, squared, angular, blocky.
A condensed, right-slanted slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and an overall angular construction. Strokes stay fairly even, with crisp corners and frequent chamfered or clipped terminals that create an octagonal, engineered feel. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S appear tightened and faceted rather than fully round, while the counters remain compact for a dense, efficient rhythm. Numerals and capitals read bold and sturdy, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure with minimal flourish.
Best suited to display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed, such as headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, product packaging, and bold wayfinding or signage. It can also work for short bursts of emphasis in editorial layouts, especially where a tough, technical tone is desired.
The face projects a sporty, hard-edged tone—confident and workmanlike rather than delicate. Its slanted, condensed stance and squared details evoke vintage athletic lettering and industrial signage, giving copy a fast, driven momentum. The overall impression is pragmatic and punchy, with a slightly retro, machine-cut character.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, energetic slab serif optimized for punchy messaging. Its squared serifs, clipped terminals, and consistent stroke weight suggest a focus on durability and legibility under strong graphic treatment, while the slant adds speed and urgency for attention-grabbing typography.
Spacing appears tight and the condensed proportions emphasize verticality, which increases impact in short lines. The squared serifs and clipped joins create strong word shapes, especially in all caps, while the italic angle keeps text feeling dynamic and forward-leaning.