Slab Square Alhu 2 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, retro, impact, clarity, ruggedness, vintage utility, sturdy, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, typewriter-like.
A sturdy slab serif with broad, flattened serifs and mostly square-ended stroke terminals. Strokes are low-contrast and fairly uniform, with gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky geometry. Counters are open and round-leaning (notably in O/C/G), while shoulders and arches stay squared and compact, producing a steady, mechanical rhythm. The lowercase is robust and readable with short-to-moderate extenders and clearly defined bowls; overall spacing feels generous and the letterforms carry a wide footprint.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where strong slab serifs and broad letterforms can carry visual weight. In editorial layouts it can add structure and authority for titles, pull quotes, and short blocks of text, especially when a utilitarian, retro-leaning texture is desired.
The face conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone with a hint of vintage utility, reminiscent of stamped labeling and mid-century editorial headings. Its firm slabs and blunt finishes give it a dependable, workmanlike voice rather than an elegant or delicate one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with clear, squared terminals and consistent stroke weight, prioritizing clarity and impact over refinement. Its proportions and mechanical rhythm suggest an aim toward practical display and robust reading in attention-grabbing contexts.
Details like the strong horizontal slabs, compact apertures, and slightly softened corners create a practical texture in text, while the uppercase maintains a confident, poster-ready presence. Numerals share the same sturdy construction, reading clearly at display sizes and holding their shape in heavier settings.