Slab Square Itvy 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' by FontFont, 'Adagio Serif' by Machalski, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, editorial, athletic, confident, american, impact, emphasis, energy, vintage tone, brand presence, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft corners, tight apertures, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and broad, cushioned forms. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and a slightly soft, rounded treatment where curves meet stems, giving counters a compact, dense feel. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the a and g) with generous bowls, while terminals often finish in squared slabs or subtly bulbous ends. Numerals are wide and weighty with strong baseline presence, suited to display sizing where the dense color and italic rhythm read clearly.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short statements where a bold italic voice is needed. It works especially well for sports and event branding, vintage-inspired packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from chunky slabs and a strong diagonal rhythm.
The overall tone feels assertive and vintage, combining a sports-poster punch with an editorial, headline-ready seriousness. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs contribute a dependable, workmanlike confidence.
Designed to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif look that balances classic, old-style warmth with poster-grade weight. The goal appears to be a confident display face that stays readable while projecting energy and retro character.
Wide, dark letterforms create strong texture and tight spacing pressure in longer lines, making it most effective when given ample leading and some tracking at larger sizes. The round shapes (O/Q/0) read especially bold and compact, reinforcing the font’s sturdy, poster-like presence.