Slab Square Tabim 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, confident, sporty, retro, editorial, bold, impact, display emphasis, retro flavor, athletic energy, brand voice, slab serif, oblique, bracketed slabs, heavy weight, compact curves.
A heavy oblique slab-serif with broad, sturdy stems and compact, rounded counters. Serifs read as thick slabs with subtle bracketing, giving the joins a carved, punchy feel rather than sharp, hairline transitions. Curves are full and slightly condensed in their internal space, while diagonals and terminals keep a blocky, squared-off discipline that maintains strong rhythm in all-caps. Figures are robust and display-oriented, with wide, stable shapes that hold up well at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where the heavy oblique slabs can do the work of grabbing attention. It also fits branding and packaging that want a sturdy, energetic feel, and it can perform well in large-scale editorial callouts where strong rhythm and silhouette matter more than long-form readability.
The tone is assertive and energetic, balancing vintage signage character with a contemporary, no-nonsense weight. Its oblique stance and chunky slabs add motion and impact, creating a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight and slabbiness while retaining a controlled, squared terminal logic and a forward-leaning stance. It prioritizes bold presence, clear silhouettes, and a lively, display-oriented texture over delicate detail.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a heavy face, helping counters stay open in dense text. Uppercase forms feel particularly emblematic and uniform, while lowercase adds a slightly more informal, poster-like texture in running lines.