Slab Square Nabet 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Thermal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, display, heritage, blocky, bracketless, square-ended, compact, weighty.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are dense and emphatic, with clear contrast between thick stems and finer joins and diagonals. Serifs read as flat, square-ended slabs with minimal bracketing, giving edges a crisp, machined feel. Terminals and joins are simplified and geometric, producing a consistent, poster-like rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a strong, legible imprint at medium to large sizes. It can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads where a dense, classic slab voice is desired, but its heavy color and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form body text.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, combining a vintage sign-painting/wood-type impression with an industrial, workmanlike solidity. Its chunky slabs and tight counters add a punchy, attention-grabbing voice that feels traditional without being delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone: wide, sturdy letterforms, squared slabs, and simplified geometry that hold up under bold display use while projecting a dependable, traditional presence.
The uppercase forms carry strong horizontal emphasis (notably in E/F/T), while round letters like O/Q stay robust and compact. Lowercase shows sturdy, oldstyle-like shapes with pronounced weight and clear, simple detailing, reinforcing a bold editorial presence in continuous text settings.