Slab Square Tanez 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Marmo' by Stefano Giliberti (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, headline, impact, energy, display, branding, nostalgia, bracketed, blocky, compact, chunky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The serifs read as thick and largely square-ended, with slight bracketing and small notches that create an ink-trap-like bite at some joins. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, Q), while horizontals and terminals stay blunt and substantial, producing a strong, poster-ready texture. The lowercase shows single-storey forms for a and g, a simple, sturdy ear on r, and a tightly built, compact rhythm that stays clear even at display sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and open, with a prominent, wide 0 and solid, geometric counters throughout.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and big typographic statements where its weight and slanted momentum can do the work. It also fits sports identity systems, bold packaging, and signage that needs clear, high-impact letterforms at a glance.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a sporty, vintage flavor that recalls traditional advertising and athletic branding. Its strong slabbiness and forward slant add motion and impact, making it feel direct, loud, and built for attention.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, attention-grabbing slab serif for display typography—combining blunt, sturdy terminals with a consistent forward lean to create speed, confidence, and a distinctly retro-commercial presence.
Spacing appears generous enough for display lines, but the heavy joins and compact internal shapes suggest it will look best with a bit of extra tracking in tighter settings. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping multi-line headlines keep a unified, driving rhythm.