Slab Square Tohe 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, punchy, retro, impact, emphasis, display, bold readability, blocky, bracketless, oblique, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with blocky construction and flat, square-cut terminals. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with minimal contrast and a compact, muscular rhythm. The serifs read as short, strong slabs that often feel integrated into the stems, producing a sturdy, slightly condensed silhouette in many letters. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are firm, giving the design a solid, poster-ready presence across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where strong presence is needed, such as sports and team branding, event posters, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for punchy subheads or callouts where a sturdy, retro-industrial voice is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a workmanlike, no-nonsense feel. Its oblique stance and chunky slabs add a sporty, vintage display flavor that suggests speed, impact, and durability.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes, slabbed terminals, and a forward-leaning stance, prioritizing bold readability and a strong graphic silhouette for display typography.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to drive forward motion without becoming cursive, and the shapes maintain a consistent, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same bold, squared-off logic, staying legible and emphatic at display sizes.