Slab Square Talab 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Martini' by Katatrad, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Abula' by Typesketchbook, and 'Sancoale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, rugged, impact, emphasis, display, nostalgia, strength, slab serif, oblique, blocky, bracketed serifs, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, low-contrast build. Strokes are thick and uniform, with chunky, mostly squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed in places, giving the letters a dense, anchored footprint. The forms are compact and punchy: counters are relatively tight, joins are firm, and terminals finish bluntly, producing a strong, poster-ready texture. Numerals match the weight and stance, keeping the overall rhythm consistent in display settings.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, punchy subheads, posters, and branding where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can work well for sports-themed graphics, packaging, and merchandising, and it also holds up in short editorial callouts or pull quotes when a bold, energetic emphasis is desired.
The tone is confident and energetic, balancing utilitarian toughness with a nostalgic, headline-driven flair. Its oblique stance and blocky slabs suggest motion and emphasis, evoking sports, workwear, and classic advertising aesthetics without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended as a display-forward slab serif that combines weighty, square-shouldered construction with an oblique stance for added momentum. Its consistent heaviness and broad silhouettes prioritize impact and presence over delicacy, aiming for clear, confident communication in prominent typographic roles.
In running text the bold color creates a strong horizontal flow, and the italic angle adds urgency. The dense interior spaces and heavy serifs make it especially impactful at larger sizes, where the slab details and broad shapes read cleanly.