Slab Square Dyloy 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, retro, western, poster, playful, rustic, vintage revival, signage impact, display emphasis, warmth, ruggedness, chunky, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with compact proportions, low internal contrast, and broad, square-ended strokes. Serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, with slightly softened corners that give the outlines a subtly worn, print-like feel rather than a crisp geometric edge. Curves are full and rounded, counters are moderately tight, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy, prioritizing mass and silhouette clarity. The lowercase shows a robust, utilitarian construction with a relatively even stroke weight and simple terminals, keeping the texture consistent across words and lines.
Best suited for display typography where strong presence is needed: posters, headlines, badges, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when you want a bold, vintage-flavored texture, but its dense color suggests avoiding long body text.
The font communicates a nostalgic, handcrafted energy—part old poster wood-type, part general-store signage. Its chunky slabs and softened edges read as friendly and approachable while still feeling tough and emphatic, making it well suited to bold, characterful statements.
Likely designed to evoke bold slab-serif advertising and wood-type traditions, delivering high-impact readability with a warm, slightly worn finish. The intention appears to balance rugged, attention-grabbing shapes with friendly rounding so it feels expressive without becoming chaotic.
At text sizes the face forms a dark, even color with strong horizontal emphasis from the serifs, while at display sizes the slightly irregular-looking joins and rounded corners become a key part of its personality. Numerals match the same stout, signage-oriented structure for cohesive headings and short setting.