Slab Square Tamol 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Cargan' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Jornada Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Adelle' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial decks, sporty, editorial, confident, retro, assertive, impact, emphasis, momentum, display voice, slab serif, bracketed slabs, oblique, chunky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with compact proportions and sturdy, rectangular serifs that read as crisply cut. Strokes stay largely even, with only subtle modulation, creating a dense, dark texture in paragraphs. Joins and counters are somewhat tight, and several forms show squared-off terminals and wedge-like junctions that add a slightly carved, punchy rhythm. Numerals are full and sturdy, matching the letterweight closely for consistent color in mixed settings.
Best suited for headlines, decks, and short bursts of text where a strong, slanted slab voice is desirable. It can work for branding, packaging, and sports-oriented graphics, and it’s particularly effective in editorial layouts that need emphatic emphasis or punchy pull quotes.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a sporty, poster-like presence. Its slanted stance and blocky serifs lend a retro editorial flavor—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling delicate or refined.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact italic slab for display typography—combining forward-leaning momentum with sturdy, squared serif construction to keep the letterforms bold and readable in attention-driven contexts.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create forward motion, while the slab construction keeps word shapes grounded and stable. The type holds together well at display sizes, where the strong serifs and compact counters become part of the personality.