Slab Square Tanez 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype; and 'Marmo' by Stefano Giliberti (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, confident, retro, industrial, headline, impact, motion, emphasis, visibility, branding, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a strong, even stroke weight. The serifs are thick and assertive, with squared ends and subtle bracketing that keeps joins from feeling abrupt. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves (like C, O, S) stay round but are tightened by the dense overall color. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm with pronounced slab feet and a consistent italic slant that reads clearly in both short words and longer lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding that needs impact and momentum, such as sports, apparel, and bold product packaging. It can work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, banners, and signage—where the dense weight and slanted stance add urgency and emphasis.
The font projects a bold, no-nonsense tone with an athletic, poster-like energy. Its italic angle and chunky slabs add forward motion and emphasis, giving it a classic, slightly vintage voice that still feels direct and modern for display use.
This design appears intended as a forceful display slab italic: wide, energetic, and highly visible, with square-ended slabs and steady stroke weight to hold up in bold, attention-driven settings.
Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the uppercase presence and maintaining strong legibility at larger sizes. The overall texture is dark and uniform, making it especially effective where a solid typographic block is desirable, while the italic slant helps prevent the weight from feeling static.