Slab Square Tarig 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, western, athletic, retro, assertive, editorial, impact, retro flavor, strong emphasis, dynamic slant, headline focus, slab serif, bracketed, inclined, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, even stroke weight. The serifs read as broad and sturdy with subtly curved joins, giving the letterforms a firm, engineered footprint rather than a delicate finish. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are built from solid, simple geometry, producing high color on the line and a punchy texture in text. The italic structure is pronounced, with consistent slant and energetic diagonals that keep the rhythm brisk across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and branding where a bold, kinetic voice is desired. It also fits packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a rugged, retro sensibility, and can work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes where texture and momentum matter.
The overall tone feels confident and vintage-leaning, with an energetic, poster-like presence. Its stout slabs and forward slant suggest movement and impact, lending a sporty, headline-driven character that can also read as Americana or western-adjacent depending on context.
Likely designed to deliver a bold italic slab-serif look with high impact and a distinctly vintage, action-oriented feel. The emphasis appears to be on strong silhouettes, sturdy slab finishing, and a rhythmic slant that reads quickly and confidently in display typography.
Numerals and capitals appear especially forceful, with broad strokes and clear silhouettes that hold up well at larger sizes. In continuous text the dense stroke mass creates a strong typographic voice, favoring emphasis and personality over quiet neutrality.