Slab Square Tanep 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Kaluny Pro' by Muykyta, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, and 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, athletic, retro, editorial, assertive, classic, impact, motion, emphasis, heritage, readability, slabbed, bracketed, compact, punchy, ink-trap-ish.
A robust italic slab serif with heavy, low‑contrast strokes and broad proportions. The serifs read as blocky and strongly supporting, with mostly flat ends and a slightly sculpted, bracketed feel where strokes join. Curves are full and rounded, counters stay open, and the slanted construction produces energetic diagonals in letters like N, V, W, and X. Spacing looks moderately tight and rhythmically consistent, giving dense, dark lines of text with a steady forward lean.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and italic momentum can carry impact—headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy. It also fits sports or collegiate-style branding, product packaging, and editorial pull quotes where a strong, energetic typographic voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and punchy with a sporty, retro flavor—confident rather than delicate. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and emphatic, suggesting headlines, promotions, and classic print display.
Designed to deliver high-impact italic emphasis without relying on contrast, pairing a strong slab framework with broad, readable shapes. The goal appears to be a versatile display serif that feels dynamic and promotional while staying sturdy and straightforward in text-like settings.
The figures are sturdy and highly legible, matching the weight and slant of the letters for cohesive typographic color. Lowercase forms feel compact and workmanlike, with a clear italic calligraphic influence but intentionally minimized contrast for a more utilitarian, poster-ready look.