Slab Square Taroz 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, playful, assertive, friendly, lively, impact, warmth, motion, vintage feel, display clarity, bracketed, chunky, softened, rounded.
A heavy, italic slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and softened corners that keep the shapes friendly rather than harsh. Strokes are broad and confident with clear, steady rhythm; curves are full and rounded, while flats and terminals stay square-ish and blocky. The italic angle is moderate and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the face forward motion without collapsing counters. Lowercase forms read sturdy and open, with a relatively compact, newspaper-like texture when set in paragraphs.
This font suits headlines, posters, and short display copy where its chunky slabs and italic momentum can carry the layout. It also works well for packaging and signage that needs a bold, friendly voice, and for branding elements that lean vintage or editorial. In longer text, it creates a dense, characterful texture best used at comfortable sizes with adequate line spacing.
The overall tone feels retro and energetic, blending classic slab authority with a casual, slightly bouncy italic slant. It comes across as approachable and spirited—confident enough for attention-grabbing lines, yet warm enough for informal messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong slab-serif presence with added movement and charm from an italic structure. Its sturdy proportions and softened details suggest an intention to feel both impactful and approachable, evoking classic print and mid-century display typography.
Caps are wide and emphatic, with strong horizontals and prominent serifs that create a poster-like silhouette. Numerals match the same robust, slightly condensed feel and maintain the italic flow, supporting tight, impactful settings.