Slab Square Tamol 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial leads, retro, sporty, confident, editorial, rugged, impact, energy, sturdiness, headline emphasis, vintage appeal, bracketed serifs, sheared slant, ink-trap feel, chunky, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, right-slanted serif with slab-like, rectangular serifs and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The forms are compact and dense, with squared-off terminals, broad joins, and a slightly sheared construction that keeps counters open but tight. Curves are firm rather than delicate, and many glyphs show subtle shaping at corners and joins that reads like practical ink-saving notches rather than high-contrast calligraphy. Numerals are equally weighty and blocky, matching the letterforms with strong horizontal feet and consistent stroke mass.
Best suited for display sizes where its chunky slabs and slanted rhythm can do the heavy lifting: headlines, posters, signage, and impact-driven packaging. It can also work for short editorial leads or pull quotes, but its dense color and strong serifs will be most effective in titles and other prominent typographic moments.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a retro, varsity-adjacent energy. Its bold, slanted stance feels fast and promotional, while the slabby structure adds a dependable, industrial confidence. The result is attention-grabbing without feeling ornamental or precious.
The design appears aimed at delivering high-impact, slanted serif display typography that feels sturdy and energetic. Its squared slabs, compact counters, and consistent weight suggest an intention to remain legible and forceful in bold statements, echoing traditional slab-signage and sporty headline conventions.
Uppercase characters are wide and emphatic, with prominent serifs that create a strong baseline and headline rhythm. Lowercase shows a sturdy, readable texture in words, with the slant providing momentum and a slightly condensed, poster-like color on the page.