Slab Square Taram 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breton' and 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, industrial, impact, emphasis, vintage flavor, headline focus, brand voice, slab serif, blocky, chunky, bracketless, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, squared-off serifs and dense, block-like letterforms. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, producing a strong, even color in text. The counters are relatively tight and the joints show crisp, flattened transitions that give some shapes a slightly notched, ink-trap-like impression at interior corners. Rounded letters (like O, C, G) are firmly built and sturdy, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain thick and stable with blunt terminals.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and identity work where a forceful, condensed-looking texture is desirable. It can also support packaging and label-style typography, especially when a sturdy italic slab voice is needed to signal energy and impact.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage, poster-like confidence. Its slanted stance adds momentum and energy, evoking sports headlines and mid-century editorial display work while still feeling practical and engineered.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and clarity at display sizes through thick slabs, simplified stroke contrast, and a forward-leaning rhythm. Its squared terminals and compact shaping prioritize bold presence and legible silhouettes over delicacy.
Figures are robust and attention-grabbing, matching the weight and presence of the caps. The texture in the sample paragraph stays dark and compact, favoring short headlines and tight layouts over airy reading settings.