Slab Square Sudel 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType and 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports, confident, athletic, retro, editorial, energetic, impact, momentum, authority, display, nostalgia, sturdy, bracketed, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, italic serif with pronounced slab-like serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with a steady, even color across words and lines. Counters are relatively compact and the italic slant creates forward motion without becoming calligraphic; curves are rounded but controlled, and joins feel firm and engineered. The overall fit reads slightly condensed in the lowercase while capitals remain broad and emphatic, producing a punchy, headline-driven rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, titling, posters, and packaging where a strong, impactful voice is needed. It also works well for branding systems that want a confident, retro-sport signal, and for short editorial callouts or deck-style typography where texture and momentum matter more than long-form comfort.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, vintage-leaning presence. Its strong slabs and brisk slant suggest momentum and confidence, giving text a promotional, editorial feel rather than a quiet, literary one.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through heavy slab serifs, low contrast, and an italic forward lean, emphasizing speed and authority. The intent appears to balance a classic slab heritage with a modern, punchy rendering for display settings.
The bold serifs and dense strokes create high visual gravity, so the face tends to dominate the page and rewards generous spacing and larger sizes. Numerals and capitals carry a poster-like emphasis, while the lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy texture that keeps lines cohesive.