Slab Square Tody 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream; 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry; 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa; 'Calanda' by Hoftype; 'Emy Slab', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, energetic, impact, momentum, visibility, brand voice, display emphasis, blocky, compact, bracketed, sturdy, headline.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly squared-off terminals. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with chunky slab serifs that read as firm horizontal and vertical “feet,” and corners that feel crisp rather than calligraphic. The italic construction emphasizes forward motion through a consistent slant and simplified joins, producing a dense, high-impact texture in words and tight counters that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to short-form display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and sports or event branding. It can also work for packaging and signage where a bold, italicized slab voice adds urgency and momentum, while remaining sturdy and legible at larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and athletic, with a retro editorial flavor. Its bold, block-built shapes and pronounced slabbing give it a confident, poster-ready presence that feels energetic and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, forward-leaning slab-serif voice that combines clarity with motion. Its consistent weight, squared terminals, and robust serifs prioritize visibility and attitude over delicacy, making it well tuned for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing reads on the tight side for a display slab, creating a compact rhythm that intensifies darkness and urgency in text. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and squareness, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive and emphatic.