Slab Square Taram 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, headline, rugged, impact, energy, branding, display, nostalgia, blocky, compact, sturdy, angular, bracketed.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with crisp, squared-off slab serifs that read as firm and structural rather than delicate. Counters are fairly open for the weight, curves are boldly rounded, and joins stay clean and muscular, creating strong silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures are robust and simplified, matching the letterforms’ chunky, utilitarian construction.
It performs best in display settings such as posters, headlines, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. The heavy build and pronounced slabs make it effective for short phrases and logotype-style treatments where impact and character are priorities.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a retro athletic flavor that feels at home on bold signage and promotional graphics. Its strong slabbing and forward slant add urgency and momentum, while the blocky shapes keep it grounded and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a tough, athletic voice—pairing a forward-leaning stance with sturdy slab serifs to create a bold, attention-grabbing texture for branding and display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and dense, encouraging large-size use where the sturdy shapes can breathe. The slanted geometry and chunky serifs create a distinctive texture across lines, producing a dark, high-impact typographic color.