Slab Square Takab 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, confident, retro, sporty, assertive, display impact, emphasis, print feel, strong voice, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, slanted, lively.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with a sturdy, compact build and clear, squared-off serifs that anchor each letter. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast and rounded joins that keep the color even in text. The design shows subtle wedge-like shaping and small notch/ink-trap-style cut-ins at some joints, helping counters stay open at bold sizes. Proportions read broad and stable, with a relatively large x-height and short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders, producing a dense, punchy texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and brand lockups where a bold, slanted slab serif can deliver impact and momentum. It also works well for editorial callouts, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that benefit from a sturdy, attention-grabbing typographic voice.
The overall tone feels confident and energetic, combining classic slab-serif solidity with an italic-forward sense of motion. It suggests a slightly retro, print-minded voice—strong, direct, and built to catch attention without becoming decorative.
This font appears designed to merge the legibility and authority of a slab serif with the speed and emphasis of an italic, producing a strong display face that remains readable in short text. The shapes prioritize dense color, open counters, and robust terminals for high-contrast, high-attention settings.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create forward rhythm, while the slab serifs keep lines from feeling overly cursive. Numerals and capitals maintain the same weighty stance as the lowercase, supporting cohesive, high-impact typography in mixed settings.