Slab Square Tagep 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, literary, classic, brisk, confident, add momentum, project authority, increase impact, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, chiseled, calligraphic.
This is a slanted slab-serif design with a wide stance and sturdy, squared-off serifs that read as bold and structural rather than delicate. Strokes show moderate contrast with a noticeable pen-like modulation, while edges remain crisp and slightly chiseled. The capitals are compact and authoritative, with strong horizontals and clear slab terminals; the lowercase is more fluid and cursive-leaning, creating an energetic rhythm in text. Bowls are generally open and generous, counters stay readable at display sizes, and the numerals are weighty with distinctive, slightly sculpted curves.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, magazine features, posters, and book-cover typography where its slab structure and italic drive can be appreciated. It can also work for short pulls, quotes, and branded phrases, especially when a classic-but-energetic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone blends traditional bookish authority with a lively, italic forward motion. It feels editorial and literary—confident and expressive without becoming ornate—suited to branding or headlines that want a classic voice with extra momentum.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity and presence of a slab serif with the speed and expressiveness of an italic, balancing sharp, squared terminals with controlled stroke modulation for a strong yet readable display texture.
The typeface shows a pronounced italic slant that’s consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a strong rightward flow in words. Serifs and terminals tend to flatten and square off, while curved joins introduce a subtly hand-shaped character that keeps large text from feeling mechanical.