Slab Square Tohe 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'DIN Next Slab', 'Jornada Slab', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether; and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, motion, ruggedness, authority, slab serif, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel, bracketless.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and thick, square-cut terminals. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal contrast, and the serifs read as bold, blocky slabs that give the letters a grounded, muscular footprint. Curves are tightened and somewhat squared-off, with counters kept relatively small for a dense, poster-ready texture. The italic is constructed rather than calligraphic, maintaining rigid geometry and crisp edges while creating a consistent forward rhythm across lines.
Best used where impact and momentum matter: headlines, display typography, sports and event branding, bold packaging callouts, and short-form signage. It can also work for subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face.
The tone is energetic and forceful, combining a vintage athletic feel with a no-nonsense, workmanlike solidity. Its slanted stance adds urgency and motion, making it feel suited to action-oriented messaging and bold headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, condensed impact with a forward-leaning, high-energy rhythm while keeping a sturdy slab-serif structure for clarity and authority at display sizes.
Spacing and silhouettes are designed to hold together as a dark, cohesive word shape, especially in all caps. Numerals match the weight and stance, reading sturdy and attention-grabbing, and the overall texture remains stable even in longer lines of text.