Slab Square Sureg 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, vintage, confident, scholarly, sporty, emphasis, heritage, impact, readability, character, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, wedge strokes, calligraphic, lively texture.
This italic slab-serif shows sturdy, squared serifs with subtle bracketing and a clear rightward slant. Strokes are moderately contrasted, with wedge-like joins and slightly tapered terminals that keep the heavy serifs from feeling blocky. Counters are generous and round (notably in O, C, and G), while the lowercase has a readable, traditional construction with a single-storey a and a looped g. Numerals are robust and old-style in spirit, with angled stress and assertive slab feet that maintain an even, rhythmic color across text.
Well-suited to editorial headlines and subheads where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing weight and presence. It can also work in packaging and branding that want a heritage or collegiate flavor, and in posters where the slab structure helps text hold up at distance.
The overall tone feels classic and energetic—like a traditional book italic given a punchier, poster-ready presence. Its stout serifs and lively slant suggest heritage and authority, while the rounded forms and springy curves add warmth and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic that remains bold and legible, pairing traditional book-italic proportions with slab-serif strength. It aims to provide a distinctive, characterful texture for emphasis and display while staying coherent in longer lines.
At display sizes the strong serif geometry reads crisply, while in paragraphs the italic angle and firm slabs create a distinctive, slightly athletic texture. The design balances solidity (serifs, stems) with movement (curved bowls, angled entries), making it feel both dependable and expressive.