Slab Square Idnu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' by Melvastype and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, confident, impact, warmth, nostalgia, display, rounded slabs, soft corners, bracketed serifs, chunky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky proportions and softened, slightly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with modest modulation, and terminals end in substantial slab-like feet that read more cushioned than sharp. The letterforms are compact and sturdy with generous inner counters for the weight, producing a strong silhouette and an energetic rhythm. Curves (like O, C, S) are full and bulbous, while joins and notches create subtle ink-trap-like pockets that help keep shapes distinct at display sizes.
Well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, storefront signage, and promotional materials where strong color and a friendly retro character are desirable. It can work effectively in branding and packaging that benefits from a bold, informal slab serif voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a nostalgic, poster-ready presence. Its cushioned slabs and lively slant feel approachable and informal, giving text a warm, slightly whimsical voice while still projecting confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a welcoming, vintage-leaning slab serif style. It emphasizes strong silhouettes, softened slabs, and a dynamic slant to create a display face that remains legible while feeling playful and robust.
Numerals echo the same sturdy construction, with rounded corners and prominent slabs that keep figures readable and emphatic. In longer sample text, the weight creates a dense texture and strong horizontal momentum, favoring headline settings over extended reading.