Slab Square Igpe 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, industrial, impact, motion, brand presence, headline clarity, vintage flavor, slab serif, blocky, bracketless, sheared, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad, square-ended serifs and a pronounced rightward shear. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. The design favors compact joints and strong horizontals, with sturdy, rectangular terminals that keep the silhouette crisp even in curved forms. Numerals match the bold, blocky construction and maintain consistent emphasis across the set.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, athletic or team identities, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for signage where a strong, immediate read is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a vintage athletic and headline-driven feel. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs project strength and impact. The result reads as energetic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a slanted, high-energy stance, combining stout slab serifs with a compact, block-first construction. The emphasis is on quick recognition and a strong graphic footprint in display typography.
Spacing appears built for display: the heavy shapes and italic slant create a strong rhythmic push across words, and the thick serifs help stitch letters into solid, continuous lines. Curved letters retain substantial mass, producing a stable, uniform texture in longer phrases.