Slab Square Tanik 11 is a very 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, logotypes, editorial display, playful, retro, bold, friendly, punchy, attention grabbing, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, display impact, chunky, soft corners, bouncy, compact joins, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with broad proportions and chunky, square-ended serifs. Strokes are robust and fairly even, with small ink-trap-like notches and chiseled cut-ins at joins that give counters and shoulders a sculpted look. Curves are generously rounded while terminals and serifs stay blocky, creating a mix of soft bowls and firm edges. The rhythm is intentionally uneven and lively, with slight wobble in verticals and varied widths across letters that keeps text from feeling mechanical.
Best suited to display settings where impact and character matter: posters, headlines, packaging, and branding marks. It can work for short editorial features or pull quotes at larger sizes, where the carved-in join details and lively slant remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is energetic and good-humored, evoking hand-set poster lettering and mid-century display typography. It feels confident and attention-seeking without becoming harsh, thanks to the rounded bowls and jaunty slant. The quirky join details add a hint of craft and personality that reads as retro and fun.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab presence with a handcrafted, slightly irregular cadence—combining blocky serifs and wide letterforms with playful shaping to stand out in expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms are strong and billboard-like, while lowercase retains a sturdy, readable structure with prominent feet and compact apertures. Numerals match the same weight and blocky serif treatment, supporting consistent display use across headings and short statements.