Slab Square Tarip 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Brix Slab' by HVD Fonts, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, approachable, impact, readability, nostalgia, energy, headline voice, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, compact.
A sturdy italic slab serif with chunky, rectangular serifs and a compact, forward-leaning stance. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with gentle bracketing into the serifs and softened corners that keep the texture from feeling rigid. Curves are broad and open, counters remain clear at text sizes, and the overall rhythm reads as tightly knit and energetic rather than delicate. Numerals match the weight and slant, with similarly blocky finishing and a consistent, punchy color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short editorial passages where an emphatic italic voice is desired. It can also work well for branding and packaging that needs a vintage-meets-athletic presence, especially when set large or with generous spacing.
The tone is bold-leaning and kinetic, combining a classic print sensibility with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. It feels confident and slightly nostalgic—like traditional advertising, editorial pull quotes, or team/club graphics—while staying friendly and readable.
The design appears aimed at delivering a forceful italic slab voice with high impact and clear readability, pairing robust serifs with smooth, compact forms to create an energetic, versatile display text style.
The italic construction is integral (not merely slanted), giving diagonals and joins a purposeful, engineered feel. The slab serifs and broad curves create strong word shapes and a distinctive silhouette that holds up well in short lines and display settings.