Slab Square Tamik 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, retro, collegiate, assertive, industrial, impact, emphasis, heritage, durability, speed, blocky, bracketed, oblique, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with thick, sturdy stems and pronounced slab-like serifs that read as squared and minimally tapered. Stroke contrast is restrained, keeping the texture dark and even, while the oblique angle adds forward motion without turning into a script-like slant. The serifs and terminals are broadly cut and slightly bracketed, giving corners a softened, engineered feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall spacing creates a dense, punchy line with clear rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy color and slab terminals can deliver impact—headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, and packaging that wants a confident, vintage-leaning voice. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes where a dense, italicized emphasis is desirable.
The font conveys a confident, workmanlike tone with a vintage editorial and collegiate edge. Its bold, slanted stance feels energetic and declarative, suited to messaging that aims to sound established, practical, and a bit rugged rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to blend the stability of slab serifs with the momentum of an oblique stance, producing a strong display face that reads quickly and projects authority. Its squared terminals and low-contrast construction prioritize solidity and consistent texture over delicacy.
Uppercase forms appear robust and signage-like, while the lowercase maintains strong presence with rounded bowls and compact joins that hold up in heavier settings. Numerals match the same blocky, sturdy construction, supporting consistent color in mixed alphanumeric text.