Slab Square Tanol 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Postulat' and 'Postulat Pro' by ParaType, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, collegiate, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, impact, momentum, tradition, legibility, branding, slab serifs, bracketed, rounded joins, ink-trap hint, tight apertures.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and clearly defined, blocky serifs. Strokes are sturdy and largely uniform, with subtle rounding at corners and joins that softens the otherwise solid, geometric construction. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be more closed, giving letters a dense, punchy color. The italic is built as a true slanted roman with strong horizontal slabs and a stable baseline, producing a rhythmic, forward-driving texture in words and lines.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, campaign lines, posters, and bold pull quotes where its slabs and italic slant can create urgency and authority. It also fits sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding applications that benefit from a traditional-but-muscular voice. In longer passages it will read dense and attention-grabbing, working better for short editorial bursts than for extended text.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a distinctly collegiate and vintage sports flavor. Its strong slabs and italic momentum read as confident and promotional, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe. The look suggests impact, motion, and tradition—like signage, team branding, or classic American editorial display.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice in an italic that maintains clarity and structure while adding motion. It emphasizes strong silhouettes, consistent weight, and compact counters to maximize impact in branding and display typography.
The numerals match the uppercase in weight and presence, with generous curves and sturdy terminals that remain legible at display sizes. The lowercase shows a slightly more human, text-friendly rhythm than the capitals, but keeps the same firm slab vocabulary, making mixed-case setting feel consistent and emphatic.