Slab Square Sugiv 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, editorial, confident, dynamic, emphasis, impact, vintage display, speed, sturdy tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, compact caps, angular curves.
A forceful italic slab serif with broad, square-shouldered serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms lean decisively, with compact, sturdy capitals and a slightly livelier, more calligraphic rhythm in the lowercase. Curves are tightened and somewhat angular, with occasional notch-like joins and wedgey terminals that give the outlines a crisp, cut feel. Figures follow the same energetic slant and sturdy construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of text where its bold italic motion and slab presence can do the heavy lifting. It works well for sports branding, vintage-inspired packaging, event posters, and editorial display applications that want impact without resorting to high contrast.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a sporty, vintage-advertising character. Its strong slabbing and pronounced italic motion suggest urgency and momentum while staying grounded and authoritative.
This design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic with robust slab serifs, combining sign-painting energy with industrial sturdiness. The goal reads as creating a confident display face that stays legible while projecting speed, emphasis, and a retro-commercial voice.
Uppercase forms appear relatively wide and stable compared with the more elastic lowercase, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. The slant and dense black shapes can build a strong texture, especially in longer lines, making spacing and size choices important for comfortable reading.