Slab Square Talak 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, editorial, retro, assertive, industrial, impact, emphasis, retro flavor, brand voice, display clarity, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, compact apertures, large counters, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke rhythm. Serifs are squared and substantial with slight bracketing, giving a firm baseline and strong horizontal presence. Curves are generously rounded and counters stay open despite the weight, while joins and terminals show crisp, blocky cuts that keep the texture punchy and controlled. Overall spacing reads even and sturdy, producing a dark, confident typographic color in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense color and slab structure can anchor a layout—headlines, posters, sports-oriented branding, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short deck text or pull quotes when strong emphasis is needed, especially in editorial compositions that benefit from an oblique, high-impact voice.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs evoke retro editorial and signage cues—confident, a bit aggressive, and built to be noticed rather than to disappear into body text.
This design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-grabbing italic slab with wide, stable forms and emphatic serifs. The goal seems to be a clear, impactful display texture that nods to vintage and industrial influences while staying clean and systematic across letters and figures.
The italic construction feels integrated rather than a mere slant, with diagonals and entry/exit strokes shaped to maintain consistency across the set. Numerals and capitals carry the same solid, squared finishing, supporting strong rhythm in short bursts of text and prominent callouts.