Slab Square Talak 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Emy Slab' and 'Trend' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, and 'Gambero' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, rugged, industrial, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, emphasis, durability, vintage flavor, signage, chunky, bracketed, inclined, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with pronounced slab-like feet and squared, flat-ended details. Strokes stay relatively even with minimal contrast, giving the letters a sturdy, blocky color on the page. Serifs read as thick and supportive with slight bracketing, while curves are broad and tightened by firm joins, creating a compact, muscular rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and workmanlike, with simple, robust forms and a consistent forward slant that holds together well in text.
This style performs best in display sizes where its heavy slabs and compact rhythm can deliver impact—headlines, posters, labels, and prominent callouts. It also suits branding and packaging that want a rugged, retro-industrial voice, and it can work for short text blocks when strong emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining a vintage print feel with an energetic, forward-driving slant. It suggests durability and action—confident rather than delicate—making it feel at home in contexts that want a tough, classic presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a forceful italic serif with dependable, slab-supported structure—prioritizing visual strength, fast readability at large sizes, and a classic, hardworking personality.
The italic construction feels true to the letterforms rather than a mechanical slant, with angled entry/exit strokes and terminals that maintain the squared, slab character. Numerals match the same robust, slightly compressed impression and carry the same strong baseline presence.