Slab Square Sawi 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, editorial, retro, collegiate, impact, sturdiness, clarity, heritage tone, blocky, sturdy, bracketless, high-ink, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and minimal stroke modulation. The design shows compact proportions, a relatively large x-height, and rounded bowls set against flat terminals for a firm, blocky rhythm. Counters are moderate and open enough to hold up at display sizes, while the overall texture remains dense due to the weight and short, strong serifs. Numerals follow the same robust logic, with broad forms and clear, squared finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short text that benefits from strong typographic color. It can anchor branding and packaging where a rugged, dependable voice is needed, and it performs well in signage or labels thanks to its firm silhouettes and stable serifs.
The tone is confident and utilitarian, evoking classic editorial and poster typography with a no-nonsense presence. Its weight and squared details give it a workmanlike, industrial feel, while the slab structure also reads as slightly retro and collegiate in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact slab-serif typography with a compact, punchy rhythm—favoring sturdy geometry, squared terminals, and clear letterforms for attention-grabbing display use.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the “a” and “g”), reinforcing a straightforward, modernized slab character. Diagonals and joins are kept simple and sturdy, prioritizing impact and solidity over delicacy.