Slab Square Tanep 14 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Foro' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Kaluny Pro' by Muykyta (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, logotypes, sporty, editorial, retro, confident, rugged, impact, readability, heritage, energy, branding, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink-trap notches, soft corners.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with a broad stance and compact, low-contrast stroke structure. Serifs are prominent and mostly rectangular, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving a sturdy, poster-friendly silhouette. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, S), while joins and interior corners show small notched or ink-trap-like cut-ins that add bite and help keep counters open at weight. The lowercase is energetic with a single-storey a and g, a strong, rounded i dot, and a distinct ball terminal on f; spacing reads generous with clear, sturdy forms that hold together in bold text settings.
It performs best in headlines, sports or team identity work, bold editorial decks, posters, and packaging where a strong, slanted slab voice is useful. It also suits logotypes and badges that need a confident, vintage-leaning feel while maintaining clear letterforms at larger sizes.
The overall tone is punchy and assertive, mixing a vintage athletic flavor with an editorial, headline-driven confidence. Its slanted, muscular shapes feel active and forward-moving, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and dependable. The slight quirks in terminals and notches add personality without tipping into novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, energetic slab serif for display use—combining classic sign and athletic cues with subtle detailing that keeps dense, heavy forms readable. The italic slant and broad proportions emphasize motion and impact, while the slab serifs supply structure and authority.
Numerals are sturdy and highly legible with clear differentiation (open shapes in 6/9 and a strong 7). The caps have a classic, sign-painter-like solidity, while the lowercase introduces more warmth and idiosyncrasy, creating a lively rhythm in running text and display lines.