Slab Square Alme 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, literary, academic, vintage, authoritative, readability, classic tone, distinctiveness, print utility, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, transitional, bookish, crisp.
This typeface presents a broad, open footprint with sturdy slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise squared-off construction. Strokes are fairly even with a modest contrast, and counters stay generous, keeping letterforms readable even as the design leans wide. Several terminals resolve into rounded, ball-like endings (notably on shapes like the lowercase a and j), adding a distinctive, slightly ornamental finish to an otherwise structured texture. Overall spacing feels measured and steady, producing a calm horizontal rhythm suited to continuous reading.
It performs well in editorial settings such as book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine typography where a stable texture and clear forms are important. The wide stance and distinctive terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand or packaging typography that wants a classic voice with a recognizable twist.
The tone is confident and editorial, blending a classic, bookish presence with a subtly eccentric flair from the rounded terminals and broad proportions. It suggests traditional print culture—serious but not severe—capable of feeling both scholarly and warmly familiar.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional slab-serif reading style by widening the proportions and adding refined, rounded terminal details, balancing clarity with character. It aims to deliver a dependable text face that still leaves a memorable typographic signature.
The uppercase shows a composed, inscription-like dignity, while the lowercase introduces more personality through pronounced terminals and soft bracketing. Numerals appear clear and traditionally proportioned, matching the text color without calling undue attention.