Slab Square Sugen 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, retro, scholarly, confident, formal, emphasis, heritage, print impact, readable display, editorial voice, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, softened corners, lively rhythm, robust.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a slightly calligraphic, lively axis. Strokes show moderate contrast, with broadened joins and subtly flared, squared-off terminals that keep the texture dense and confident. The serif treatment reads as robust and slightly softened rather than razor-sharp, giving counters a rounded, inked-in feel. Proportions are fairly traditional with a normal x-height and compact, energetic spacing that creates a strong, even typographic color.
This face is well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial typography where a strong slab presence and italic energy can carry the page. It can also work effectively on book covers, posters, and brand marks that want a classic, print-forward voice with robust emphasis.
The overall tone feels editorial and heritage-minded—reminiscent of classic printing and newspaper display—but with enough motion from the slant to feel energetic rather than static. It projects authority and craft, balancing seriousness with a hint of vintage warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif authority while leveraging an italic stance for momentum and emphasis. It aims for a sturdy, printable texture with softened details that keep the letterforms inviting and readable at display and larger text sizes.
Capitals are broad and weighty, while the lowercase shows more curvature and movement, producing a pleasing hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals appear sturdy and legible, suited to prominent use. The slant is consistent across glyphs, helping long lines read with a continuous forward rhythm.