Slab Square Tarig 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, vintage, editorial, industrial, impact, momentum, ruggedness, headline voice, brand presence, bracketed, chunky, compressed slant, ink-trap feel, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with robust slabs and broadly rounded interior curves. Strokes are thick and largely even, with compact joins and squared-off serif forms that read as blocky and supportive rather than delicate. The italic is constructed with firm geometry: capitals have strong, arched bowls and restrained detailing, while lowercase shows a compact rhythm with single-storey a and g, a sturdy vertical stress, and a ball-like dot on i/j. Numerals are weighty and slightly condensed, with simplified, poster-friendly shapes.
This design is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports-oriented branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for signage or subheads where an assertive italic voice is needed, especially at medium to large sizes where counters remain clear.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, combining a classic print feel with a utilitarian, workmanlike toughness. It suggests sports and headline editorial contexts where impact and momentum matter more than refinement.
The font appears intended to deliver a strong italic headline style with sturdy slabs and compact, print-oriented proportions. Its design prioritizes impact, durability, and a cohesive dark typographic color for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
The heavy mass and tight counters give the face a dark color on the page, and the pronounced slant adds forward motion. It stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a cohesive, punchy texture at display sizes.