Slab Square Tarig 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, assertive, sporty, retro, industrial, strong emphasis, display impact, authoritative tone, dynamic slant, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink traps, compact, angular.
A robust italic slab serif with a forward-leaning stance and dense, compact letterforms. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with sturdy slab serifs that read as slightly bracketed and squared-off, giving the design a grounded, blocky rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be restrained, which boosts impact at larger sizes. The italic construction feels more like an oblique slant applied to strong roman shapes than a calligraphic cursive, keeping forms crisp and mechanical. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, with simple, sturdy silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where strong italic emphasis is desired. It can also work well for branding and packaging that needs a bold, vintage-leaning voice, and for sports or event graphics that benefit from a sense of speed and impact.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, combining a no-nonsense industrial feel with a sporty, headline-ready punch. Its slanted, heavy build adds urgency and motion, while the slab serifs keep it authoritative and traditional enough for editorial emphasis.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact italic emphasis with a sturdy slab-serif backbone, prioritizing presence, stability, and a punchy typographic color. Its squared details and compact structure suggest an aim toward display use where immediacy and authority matter.
The design’s tight spacing and firm serifs create a dark typographic color that will dominate a layout, especially in longer lines. Its angular joins and squared details help maintain clarity in bold italic settings, though the compact counters suggest careful sizing for comfortable reading.