Slab Square Tanuv 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Paralucent Slab' by Device, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Railham' by OhType!, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, editorial headlines, retro, sporty, assertive, headline, industrial, impact, emphasis, ruggedness, display clarity, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, oblique, compact.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and the serifs are large, block-like slabs that read as sturdy and engineered. Corners are mostly squared with slight rounding in curves, and counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a dense, impactful color. The lowercase shows a robust, utilitarian build with short extenders and sturdy joins, while the numerals match the same weighty, squared-off construction for a uniform set.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and high-impact display settings where strong presence is needed. It can work well for sports identity, product packaging, and storefront or wayfinding applications that benefit from a sturdy, attention-grabbing slab-serif. For text-heavy layouts, it’s most effective in short subheads, pull quotes, or callouts rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining a vintage, workwear feel with an energetic, forward-leaning slant. It suggests classic signage and athletic branding—confident, loud, and built to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rugged slab-serif voice, balancing wide, blocky forms with an oblique stance to add speed and emphasis. Its consistent stroke weight and prominent serifs prioritize clarity at display sizes and a strong, brandable silhouette.
Because of the strong weight and compact internal spaces, the face reads best when given a bit of room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer passages. The oblique angle adds motion and emphasis, making the silhouette particularly effective in short bursts of text.