Slab Square Tariy 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, rugged, impact, motion, sturdiness, vintage nod, display clarity, bracketed serifs, wedge joins, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, compact.
A sturdy italic slab serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling mechanical. Strokes are broadly even, with rounded interior curves and slightly pinched transitions that add a faint ink-trap feel in tight counters. The italic slant is consistent and energetic, and proportions are compact with firm verticals and wide, stable capitals. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same dense color and strong terminals, producing a solid, poster-ready texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense color and slab terminals can do the work—posters, magazine covers, apparel graphics, packaging, and brand marks that need a confident italic voice. It can also handle subheads or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and line height.
The overall tone reads assertive and vintage, like classic sports and editorial display typography with a touch of industrial grit. Its strong serifs and forward slant give it momentum and presence, while the soft bracketing keeps the voice approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab serif with the motion of an italic, delivering high-impact display typography that remains coherent and legible in bold settings. The softened bracketing and tightened transitions suggest an effort to keep the heavy forms lively and readable rather than purely geometric.
In the sample text, the font builds a dark, even typographic color with clear word shapes at larger sizes. Round letters (O, Q) stay smooth and full, while diagonal-heavy letters (V, W, X, Y) feel punchy and slightly compact, reinforcing the sturdy, impact-driven rhythm.