Slab Square Tarig 9 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, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, editorial, retro, sporty, confident, assertive, impact, emphasis, headline strength, italic voice, sturdy legibility, bracketed, wedge serif, rounded slabs, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with stout slab-like endings and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with only mild modulation, giving the letters a dense, ink-rich color. Counters are compact but open enough to stay readable, while rounded curves (C, G, O, S) contrast with sturdy, flattened feet and caps. The italic construction feels drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with energetic diagonals and strong entry/exit shapes that keep words moving forward.
This face is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages that need strong impact, such as posters, editorial display, branding marks, and packaging. Its bold italic voice also works well for emphasized text in layouts where contrast is needed without switching families.
The overall tone is punchy and forward-leaning, combining a classic print sensibility with a bold, athletic edge. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of headlines, posters, and emphatic editorial callouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, legible italic with slabby punctuation and a compact, robust rhythm—optimized for display sizes where a strong silhouette and steady typographic color are more important than delicate detail.
Uppercase forms look solid and anchored, while the lowercase maintains the same weight and urgency, creating a consistent texture in mixed-case settings. Numerals are hefty and straightforward, matching the font’s headline-oriented presence.