Slab Square Todi 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brix Slab' by HVD Fonts and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logos, sporty, vintage, editorial, assertive, american, impact, athletic tone, retro flavor, display emphasis, branding strength, slab serif, bracketed slabs, rounded corners, sturdy, chunky.
A heavy, italic slab serif with compact proportions and a firmly built skeleton. The strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, while the serifs read as chunky slabs with subtly softened/bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling brittle. Italic movement is strong and consistent, with a slightly springy rhythm and generous curves in rounds (notably in O/C/G and the bowls), giving the weight a smooth, ink-friendly feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Numerals and capitals feel wide-set and stable, and the lowercase maintains a clear, practical structure with sturdy terminals and compact counters.
Best suited to short-form display work where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, sports branding, product marks, and packaging callouts. It can also work for editorial decks and pull quotes when used with comfortable tracking and ample leading to prevent the dense texture from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is bold, energetic, and a bit nostalgic—evoking classic sports lettering, collegiate branding, and mid-century advertising. Its pronounced slabbing and forward-leaning stance create a confident, action-oriented voice that reads immediately and decisively at display sizes.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in a compact, forward-leaning slab-serif form—combining athletic immediacy with a vintage print sensibility. The softened slab joins and rounded curves suggest an intention to stay readable and approachable while remaining unmistakably bold.
The design balances blocky slabs with rounded internal shapes, producing a friendly robustness rather than a sharp, technical feel. The italic slant and heavy weight make word shapes dynamic, while the consistent stroke density keeps texture dark and uniform across lines.