Slab Square Tareg 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation, 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, editorial, retro, confident, punchy, impact, emphasis, vintage feel, sturdy readability, headline focus, slab serif, bracketed slabs, oblique, chunky, sturdy.
A hefty oblique slab serif with compact, squared-off construction and thick, blocky serifs that read as sturdy wedges at the ends of stems. Strokes are broadly even in weight with minimal contrast, producing a dense, high-impact texture in both caps and lowercase. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are moderately closed, while joins and curves stay firm and controlled rather than calligraphic. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the figures share the same solid, workmanlike proportions for a cohesive headline color.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is desired—headlines, posters, sports-related branding, and bold editorial callouts. It can work for short bursts of text on packaging or signage where clarity at a distance and a confident voice matter more than light, extended reading.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic, sports-and-print sensibility. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a forward-leaning, action-oriented feel while still reading traditional and dependable. The texture suggests vintage signage and editorial display rather than delicate, refined typography.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, no-nonsense italic slab serif for attention-grabbing typography, combining traditional slab structure with a dynamic forward lean. The emphasis appears to be on consistency, impact, and a compact, durable silhouette that holds up in bold display contexts.
In longer sample text the weight and slant create strong emphasis and a dark typographic color, making line spacing and size important for readability. The design favors broad, simple shapes and firm terminals that keep the rhythm steady and emphatic across words and numerals.