Slab Square Tarip 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports promo, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, energetic, display impact, sense of motion, bold authority, retro flavor, slanted, bracketed slabs, ink-trap hints, compact, punchy.
A slanted, heavy serif design with prominent slab-like serifs and mostly flat, squared terminals. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, creating a sturdy, poster-friendly texture, while subtle curvature and slight bracketing keep joins from feeling purely mechanical. Counters are relatively tight and the overall fit is compact, with a lively rhythm from the italic angle and varied glyph widths. Numerals and caps read blocky and solid, with rounded forms (like O) kept full and strongly weighted.
This font is best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and promotional copy where a bold italic voice is needed. It can work well for branding accents, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics that benefit from a forceful, fast-moving texture. For longer passages, it performs best in short editorial bursts (decks, pull quotes) where its strong color remains an asset.
The tone is confident and energetic, with a classic “headline italic” attitude that feels sporty and somewhat retro. Its dense color and brisk slant convey motion and urgency, making it feel persuasive and attention-seeking rather than delicate or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a slanted serif form: sturdy, square-ended details paired with a dynamic italic posture. It aims for legibility at display sizes while projecting speed, confidence, and a slightly vintage, print-forward character.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create strong emphasis and a dark typographic color, which can be impactful but benefits from generous tracking and leading at smaller sizes. The design’s square-ended details and chunky serifs help maintain shape clarity in bold settings and on-screen at moderate sizes.