Slab Square Egpa 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Eckhardt Slabserif JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, 'FTY JACKPORT' by The Fontry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, poster, rugged, industrial, impact, heritage, bold branding, display clarity, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, high-impact, compact.
A compact, heavy slab-serif design with blocky proportions and a tight, vertical stance. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, while the serifs read as short, squared slabs softened by subtle rounding and small bracketing into stems. Counters are relatively small and openings stay controlled, giving the face a dense color on the page. The lowercase follows the same sturdy construction as the caps, with sturdy bowls and a compact rhythm that stays consistent across letters and figures.
This font performs best in large-scale display contexts where strong, compact letterforms are needed—headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, labels, and bold branding marks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a dense, emphatic texture is desirable.
The overall tone evokes classic wood-type and stamped signage, combining a no-nonsense solidity with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor. Its weight and compactness communicate authority and grit, with an approachable retro warmth rather than a sleek contemporary feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, borrowing from traditional poster and sign lettering while keeping forms simplified and robust for clear, forceful display typography.
The design emphasizes silhouette strength over delicate interior detail, helping characters hold their shape in short viewing distances. Figures and capitals feel especially suited to bold setting, with a uniform, poster-like texture across lines of text.