Slab Square Taneh 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, vintage, editorial, assertive, sporty, western, impact, momentum, ruggedness, headline clarity, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap hints, compact forms.
A heavy italic slab-serif with broad, squared-off serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the blocky construction. Strokes stay largely even, with minimal contrast and slightly rounded corners that prevent the forms from feeling mechanical. The slant is strong and consistent, giving the letters forward motion while keeping counters open and legible. Uppercase shapes are sturdy and compact, and the lowercase shows a pragmatic, text-ready build with clear bowls, short-to-moderate ascenders, and solid terminals; numerals match the same weight and stance for a cohesive rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a strong, energetic voice is needed—posters, editorial titles, branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short emphasis lines and subheads where readability matters but a vintage, forceful tone is desired.
The font reads confident and workmanlike, with a distinctly retro print tone—part newspaper headline, part team-lettering energy. Its italic angle adds urgency and momentum, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast-moving italic voice while retaining the dependable structure of slab serifs, combining impact with clear, practical letterforms for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally tight and punchy, favoring dense, high-impact setting. The overall silhouette is robust and uniform, with a consistent serif treatment that holds together well across capitals, lowercase, and figures.