Slab Square Toma 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, rugged, retro, assertive, industrial, sporty, impact, motion, ruggedness, display emphasis, signage strength, chunky, blocky, bracketed, compact, punchy.
A heavy italic slab-serif with chunky, squared-off terminals and broad, block-like serifs that read as solid and workmanlike. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with gentle rounding at some joins that keeps counters open despite the weight. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, giving the forms a forward lean while maintaining sturdy, upright slab geometry. Proportions feel slightly compact with robust bowls and short-looking ascenders/descenders relative to the mass of the letterforms, producing a dense, poster-ready texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging panels, and signage where boldness and speed are desirable. It can work for brief pull quotes or subheads, but the density and heavy slabs make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage, utilitarian flavor reminiscent of traditional signage and print display work. Its forward slant adds energy and a sense of motion, making the voice feel assertive and sporty rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through very heavy strokes, squared slabs, and an energetic italic angle—combining a sturdy, industrial backbone with a dynamic, attention-grabbing stance for display typography.
In continuous text the weight and slabs create a strong horizontal rhythm, and the italic angle helps prevent the texture from feeling too static. The numerals and capitals appear especially impactful, with simple, stable silhouettes that prioritize presence over refinement.