Slab Square Tanik 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jolly Good Proper Serif' and 'JollyGood Serif' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, retro, lively, rugged, folksy, confident, display impact, vintage feel, approachable strength, handcrafted tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, chunky, rounded corners, soft joins.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The serifs read as thick, blocky feet with slight bracketing and softened corners, giving the shapes a carved, inked feel rather than a mechanical one. Curves are full and weighty, counters are open, and the overall rhythm is energetic with subtly irregular, hand-cut-like joins. Numerals and capitals carry the same robust construction, producing a strong, dark color in text.
Well suited for punchy headlines, posters, and signage where a strong presence is needed. It can also work effectively on packaging and book covers that benefit from a vintage, handcrafted slab-serif voice, and for short brand statements where character is more important than neutrality.
The tone feels retro and personable—more roadhouse poster than corporate report. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, while the softened terminals keep it approachable and slightly playful. The overall impression is bold and informal, with a hint of vintage Americana.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif look with an energetic slant and friendly, softened detailing—aimed at attention-grabbing display typography with a retro, handcrafted flavor.
In the text sample, the heavy weight and wide set create a pronounced texture that reads best with generous spacing and at display-to-subhead sizes. The italic angle is consistent and contributes to a dynamic baseline flow without becoming script-like.