Slab Square Tomo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Breton' by Latinotype, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, confident, retro, punchy, assertive, impact, emphasis, dynamism, brand voice, display strength, slab serif, oblique, blocky, bracketed, compact.
A very heavy, oblique slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal contrast, producing a dense, poster-ready color. Counters are relatively tight and shapes lean forward with an energetic slant; terminals and joins stay crisp and squared-off, while many serifs show slight bracketing that softens the mass. The overall rhythm is strong and consistent, favoring wide, stable forms in rounds (like O/Q) and thick, supportive horizontals and feet in caps and figures.
Best suited to display contexts where strong emphasis is needed, such as headlines, posters, apparel and sports branding, and bold packaging. It can also work well for short editorial callouts, signage, and any setting that benefits from a condensed, high-contrast-in-impact (not stroke contrast) typographic voice.
The typeface feels bold and action-oriented, combining a classic slab-serif toughness with a forward-leaning, sporty momentum. Its heavy presence reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly retro editorial flavor that suggests headlines and punchy messaging rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and immediacy, using slab-serif structure for solidity while the oblique stance adds speed and dynamism. Its consistent, square-leaning construction prioritizes legibility at larger sizes and a distinctive, forceful tone.
Uppercase forms look especially robust and emblematic, while lowercase keeps a similarly weighty texture that can create a tight, high-impact line of text. The numerals match the same chunky construction, maintaining strong consistency for display settings where figures need to stand out.