Slab Normal Fazi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Titla' by ParaType, and 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, punchy, rugged, friendly, impact, emphasis, heritage feel, sturdy readability, slab serif, bracketed, rounded, compact, heavy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with strongly bracketed serifs and broadly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate contrast, producing dense black shapes and a compact, energetic rhythm. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, while joins and terminals show a soft, carved look rather than sharp mechanical cuts. Figures are weighty and sturdy, matching the letters with consistent slabbiness and a slightly springy slant.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy weight and slab serifs can deliver maximum impact—such as posters, prominent headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging. It can also work for short blurbs or callouts where a bold, characterful slab is needed, but dense text may require generous sizing and spacing.
The overall tone is bold and emphatic, mixing workmanlike sturdiness with a vintage, poster-like flair. Its chunky slabs and rounded shaping feel approachable rather than severe, giving headlines a warm, confident presence.
This design appears intended to provide a straightforward, high-impact slab serif with an italicized sense of motion, aimed at attention-grabbing display typography while retaining a practical, workhorse solidity.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to add motion, but the construction stays grounded and blocky, keeping the face from feeling delicate. The combination of tight counters and heavy serifs increases visual impact, especially in all-caps settings.