Slab Square Tohu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, assertive, industrial, rugged, impact, momentum, ruggedness, visibility, nostalgia, chunky, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap like.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and dense, blocky silhouettes. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, ending in squared slab terminals that read as firmly planted and utilitarian. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with tight interior counters and subtle notches at joins that create an ink-trap-like bite in places (notably in angular forms). Lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey construction where applicable (a, g), and the numerals are broad and weighty with minimal delicacy.
Best suited to large-size display use such as headlines, posters, athletic branding, packaging fronts, and impactful signage where its dense weight and slanted momentum can read clearly. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but extended text benefits from generous size and spacing to prevent the dark texture from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is punchy and hard-working, with a vintage poster and sports-signage energy. Its chunky slabs and strong slant convey speed, confidence, and a slightly rugged, blue-collar character that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a brisk, italicized rhythm, combining sturdy slab serifs with compact, high-ink forms for strong visibility. Its shapes prioritize bold presence and a practical, workmanlike attitude over refinement.
Letterspacing in the sample feels naturally tight, and the heavy weight produces pronounced dark texture in paragraphs. The squared serifs and compact counters can cause characters to visually merge at small sizes, while at larger sizes the carved-in details and angled rhythm become more distinctive.