Slab Square Subez 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, confident, classic, athletic, impactful, strong emphasis, headline voice, editorial tone, sporty energy, classic authority, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, oblique stress, compact joins, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy italic slab-serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and gently bracketed transitions into the stems. Strokes are relatively even with moderate contrast, and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are open and shapes are broad, with rounded bowls and firm, squared terminals that keep the silhouettes crisp at display sizes. The lowercase shows a conventional, readable build with a single-storey a and g, a moderate x-height, and robust joins that emphasize weight and presence.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and branding where a bold italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. It can also work for short editorial subheads and packaging copy, especially when you want a strong, traditional slab feel with added motion.
The overall tone is assertive and editorial, combining a traditional slab foundation with an energetic italic slant. It reads as confident and slightly sporty—more headline-forward than delicate—while still retaining a bookish, classic seriousness typical of slab serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif that balances classic, print-oriented structure with a more energetic, contemporary slant. Its broad proportions and robust serifs prioritize presence, readability, and strong word shapes in display and short-text contexts.
Capitals feel wide and stable, with strong horizontals and substantial serifs that anchor lines visually. Numerals are similarly weighty and legible, suited to prominent settings where figures need to hold their own alongside bold text.