Slab Square Tanap 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Newslab' by Latinotype; 'Certo', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign; and 'Quadon' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, industrial, impact, motion, rugged clarity, display strength, chunky, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap hint.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed interior rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely even, with squared-off terminals and sturdy slab feet that read clearly at display sizes. Corners and joins show slightly carved notches and small cut-ins that sharpen counters and add a subtly mechanical texture. Curves are simplified and muscular, giving rounded letters a firm, engineered feel while maintaining consistent weight across the set.
Best suited to display typography where weight and character are an advantage—headlines, posters, sports-themed identities, and bold packaging. It also works well for short bursts of editorial display text, pull quotes, and energetic campaign graphics where a confident, blocky texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and forward-driving, with a sporty, vintage headline energy. Its chunky slabs and slanted stance suggest motion and impact, balancing a nostalgic sign-painting/poster vibe with a utilitarian toughness.
Designed to deliver strong impact with a slanted, action-oriented stance while staying highly structured and legible. The squared slabs and carved joins appear intended to add rugged clarity and visual bite in large, attention-grabbing settings.
The italic slant is pronounced enough to create momentum without overly distorting the letterforms, and the heavy serifs help keep the baseline visually anchored. Numerals match the same robust, squared construction, supporting punchy emphasis in pricing, scores, or short data-heavy callouts.