Slab Square Tarig 7 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, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, editorial, impact, sturdiness, motion, clarity, bracketed serifs, blocky, compact, ink-trap hints, slanted.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with blocky, rectangular serifs and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The shapes are compact and tightly fitted, with squared terminals and a generally geometric, engineered feel. Counters are moderately open and the curves are slightly flattened where they meet stems, producing a crisp, punchy texture in lines of text. Numerals and capitals read solid and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike rhythm with firm joins and minimal modulation.
Best suited to display settings where weight and presence are assets: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging fronts, and short emphatic copy. It can work for pull quotes or subheads when you want a compact, high-impact texture, but its density suggests using generous tracking and line spacing for longer passages.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and athletic graphics. Its strong silhouettes and slanted stance give it forward motion and urgency, making it feel energetic rather than delicate or literary.
This design appears intended to deliver a forceful, highly legible slab-serif voice with a contemporary slant—combining sturdy, square-ended details with a dynamic, forward-leaning posture for attention-grabbing typography.
The italic construction appears more like a purposeful slanted design than a calligraphic italic, emphasizing squared details and firm slab endings. In the sample text, the dense color and pronounced serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis, which helps headlines feel grounded and impactful.