Slab Square Tanik 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jolly Good Proper Serif' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, rustic, friendly, poster-like, display impact, retro flavor, informal voice, handmade feel, chunky, bouncy, quirky, soft-cornered, lively.
A chunky, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and heavy, low-contrast strokes. The serifs read as blocky, squared-off wedges with slightly softened corners, and the overall drawing has a subtly uneven, hand-cut feel despite consistent stroke weight. Curves are round and full, counters are open, and the italic slant adds momentum while maintaining sturdy, rectangular terminals across many strokes. Spacing appears generous, helping the dense forms stay readable at display sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and short blocks of copy where its weight and slant can carry energy without becoming crowded. It also fits packaging, branding marks, and signage that benefit from a friendly retro voice and strong silhouette.
The tone is upbeat and characterful, blending a vintage poster sensibility with a casual, handcrafted swagger. It feels approachable and a little mischievous, more about personality and impact than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a deliberately informal, vintage-leaning character. Its sturdy slabs, rounded geometry, and consistent heaviness suggest a focus on loud readability and a distinctive, personable voice.
Uppercase forms are compact and weighty while the lowercase stays similarly robust, producing a cohesive, emphatic texture in paragraphs. Numerals match the same blocky, tilted construction, supporting consistent rhythm in mixed alphanumeric settings.