Slab Square Hygi 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, logos, packaging, western, athletic, vintage, rugged, poster-ready, high impact, vintage signage, rugged branding, display titling, blocky, wedge-serifed, chamfered, angular, compact.
A very heavy, block-built display face with squared, slab-like serifs and broad, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are constructed from angular planes with frequent chamfered corners, producing a carved, faceted silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are tight and often rectangular, and many joins are abrupt, giving the design a sturdy, mechanical rhythm. Spacing feels compact and dense in text, with capitals reading as tall, emphatic blocks and lowercase maintaining a similarly sturdy, simplified structure.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It can work well for sports identity systems, event promotions, labels, and packaging that benefit from a vintage, rugged display voice. Because it sets very dark and compact, it performs best at medium to large sizes rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, evoking traditional sign painting, Western posters, and vintage athletic or workwear branding. Its sharp facets and heavy weight add a rugged, no-nonsense character that feels energetic and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display slab with a chiseled, sign-like construction—prioritizing bold silhouettes, sturdy serifs, and a vintage poster feel for branding and titling.
The faceted treatment is consistent across letters and figures, helping numerals match the same poster-like strength as the caps. In longer lines, the dense shapes create a dark color on the page, favoring impact over delicacy.