Slab Square Tanep 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Kaluny Pro' by Muykyta, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, editorial, sporty, assertive, industrial, impact, motion, ruggedness, headline voice, retro feel, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, even stroke weight. The serifs are blocky and confident, often with slight bracketing that softens the joins, while many terminals end in blunt, squared-off cuts. Curves are sturdy and somewhat condensed, giving counters a tight, punchy feel, and several joins show subtle notching/ink-trap behavior that increases definition at weight. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward, with consistent slant and crisp, high-impact shapes across letters and figures.
Best suited to display use where impact matters: headlines, posters, merchandise graphics, and bold branding systems. It also works well for packaging and labels where a rugged, retro voice is desired, and for short callouts or subheads that benefit from an energetic slant and sturdy slabs.
The tone feels bold and action-oriented, with a vintage, print-forward flavor that recalls headlines, sports branding, and industrial signage. Its oblique stance adds urgency and motion, while the chunky slabs keep it grounded and authoritative. Overall it projects confidence, grit, and a touch of retro Americana.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif voice with a forward-leaning, energetic stance—balancing rugged, blocky structure with small refinements at joins for clarity at heavy weight. It prioritizes attention-grabbing presence and a distinctly editorial/sport aesthetic over delicate detail.
Uppercase forms read especially strong in short bursts, while the lowercase maintains a robust texture that can become dense in long passages. Numerals match the same sturdy construction and lean, reinforcing the font’s headline-first personality.