Slab Square Tanul 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trakya Slab' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, friendly, impact, momentum, display, retro athletic, rounded, compact, bracketed, ink-trap hint, high-ink.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are sturdy and largely uniform, with squared-off slab terminals and subtle bracketing that softens the joins. The overall drawing favors rounded interior shapes (notably in O, o, e, and g) and compact apertures, creating a dense, high-ink texture. Curves and diagonals are strongly stabilized by the slabs, and several joins show slight notches or cut-ins that help keep forms open at this weight.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short display copy where impact and momentum matter. It works well for branding systems that want a retro-sport or casual industrial feel, such as packaging, apparel graphics, and promotional materials. For longer text, it will be more comfortable at larger sizes due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The tone is energetic and assertive, combining a vintage, poster-like presence with a sporty forward motion from the italic slant. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms read as approachable rather than formal, giving headlines a bold, upbeat personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a forward-leaning stance, pairing robust slab terminals with rounded, compact interiors to stay legible at display sizes. It aims for a bold, contemporary take on vintage athletic and poster typography.
The uppercase feels especially blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm suited to short bursts of text. Numerals are similarly weighty and compact, matching the headline-first character of the design.