Slab Square Subas 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports branding, vintage, assertive, editorial, sporty, industrial, display impact, heritage tone, emphasis, print character, brand strength, bracketed serifs, wedge joins, ink-trap feel, compact caps, punchy numerals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. The capitals feel compact and muscular, while the lowercase shows a traditional italic construction with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and energetic curves. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, and several shapes show slight notches and angled cuts that add a crisp, engraved/press-like bite. Numerals are bold and stable, with clear, blocky silhouettes suited to high-impact settings.
Best used for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of emphasis where its weight and slant can carry the message. It fits branding and packaging that want a robust, traditional-yet-energetic look, and works well for sports, workwear, and heritage-themed promotional materials where bold numerals and compact caps are an advantage.
The overall tone is bold and punchy with a retro print flavor—confident, a little athletic, and slightly industrial. Its italic slant and chunky slabs add motion and urgency, making it feel suited to headlines and emphatic voice rather than quiet reading.
This design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif that reads confidently at display sizes, combining blunt, squared serifs with traditional italic letterforms for speed and emphasis. The small cuts and notched details suggest an aim for a tactile, printed character while keeping the overall structure sturdy and straightforward.
The rhythm is tight and consistent, producing a strong horizontal flow in text. Apertures and counters stay relatively open for a heavy style, helping maintain legibility at display sizes while preserving a compact, forceful presence.