Slab Square Aldu 2 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazine layouts, book design, headlines, branding, editorial, typewriter, academic, retro, trustworthy, readability, utility, editorial voice, classic tone, print character, slab serif, bracketed serifs, open counters, generous spacing, crisp terminals.
A clean slab serif with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and mostly even stroke weight. The letterforms are horizontally generous, with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm across both caps and lowercase. Serifs read as firm and functional rather than decorative, and terminals stay crisp with minimal modulation. The overall texture is calm and regular, with clear joins and straightforward, bookish proportions that hold together well in continuous text.
It suits editorial typography where steady texture and a dependable slab-serif presence are needed, such as magazines, reports, and book interiors. The wide proportions also make it effective for headlines and display lines that benefit from a confident, structured feel, and for branding systems seeking a classic, practical voice.
The tone feels editorial and workmanlike, with a mild typewriter and institutional flavor. Its broad stance and blunt serifs give it a confident, practical voice that leans classic and slightly retro without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward slab-serif workhorse: clear at text sizes, sturdy in silhouette, and consistent across letters and figures. Its choices prioritize legibility and a familiar, print-oriented character over high contrast or calligraphic nuance.
Uppercase forms show a traditional slab-serif structure with clear baseline anchoring, while lowercase maintains a simple, utilitarian construction that keeps word shapes distinct. Numerals match the same restrained, straight-edged approach, supporting consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.