Slab Square Tarip 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, book covers, confident, editorial, retro, sporty, punchy, display emphasis, motion, authority, headline impact, bracketed, compact, shaded feel, ink-trap hints, tight apertures.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a compact, muscular build. Strokes stay largely even, with rounded joins and subtle curvature that keeps the forms from feeling rigid despite the strong slabs. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the letters a dense, emphatic texture. The italic slant is consistent and forceful, and the overall rhythm is energetic with slightly condensed proportions and strong horizontals.
Best suited for large sizes where its dense weight and slab structure can deliver impact—such as headlines, poster typography, sports or team-style branding, and punchy packaging. It can also work for short editorial blurbs, pull quotes, and cover titling where an energetic italic voice is desired, but it will feel heavy and tight for long-form text at small sizes.
The tone reads assertive and brisk, with a vintage-meets-modern practicality that feels at home in bold messaging. Its italic stance adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs give it a grounded, no-nonsense authority. The overall impression is confident and attention-seeking without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact italic slab serif for display settings, combining strong, squared serifs with a compact, contemporary rhythm. It prioritizes bold presence and momentum, offering a clear, emphatic voice for titles and branding.
In the sample text, the dark color and compact interior spaces create a strong typographic “color,” making line blocks feel solid and impactful. The numerals match the same sturdy construction and lean, supporting coherent emphasis in headings and callouts.