Slab Square Subet 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, editorial, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, display impact, forward motion, rugged clarity, headline authority, bracketed, square serifs, ink-trap feel, slanted, sturdy.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely low-contrast, with robust, squared serifs and short bracket-like transitions that give the forms a planted, mechanical stability. The fit is somewhat irregular across letters, producing a lively, variable rhythm rather than a strictly uniform texture. Lowercase shapes read sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms where visible and a firm baseline presence; figures are wide and weighty with strong, blocky terminals.
This font is well-suited to attention-grabbing headlines, poster typography, and branded moments that need a forceful, forward-leaning slab-serif voice. It can work effectively for magazine openers, packaging titles, and campaign lockups where bold texture and wide forms help carry impact across a page or at distance.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, combining classic slab-serif solidity with an italicized forward motion. It suggests an editorial headline voice with a hint of vintage signage and a sporty, action-oriented cadence.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif sturdiness with italic momentum for high-impact display use. Its wide stance, strong serifs, and slightly irregular spacing aim to create a distinctive, energetic texture that stands apart from more neutral text slabs.
The italic slant is pronounced enough to drive emphasis in display settings, while the heavy serifs and dense color keep lines from feeling airy. The sample text shows strong word shapes and impactful punctuation, but the tight apertures and weight imply best results at larger sizes or with generous leading.