Slab Square Toma 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, assertive, impact, display, vintage feel, energy, branding, blocky, bracketless, ink-trap-like, tightly spaced, angular.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with compact proportions and sturdy, square-cut terminals. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick, blocky platforms that reinforce a strong horizontal rhythm. Curves are slightly squared off, counters are relatively tight, and joins often form sharp wedges that give the letterforms a carved, poster-like solidity. Numerals and capitals feel especially robust and upright in structure even while the overall design leans forward.
Best suited to display settings where weight and forward motion are assets—headlines, poster typography, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short subheads or logo lettering when a compact, high-impact voice is desired.
The font projects a bold, energetic tone with a distinctly vintage, athletic edge. Its weight and angular details create a sense of urgency and impact, leaning toward headline drama rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a vintage-inspired slab serif structure and a consistent forward slant. Its dense color, square-cut detailing, and compact spacing suggest a focus on bold display communication and attention-grabbing branding.
The slant is consistent across cases, and the lowercase shows compact bowls and short extenders that keep word shapes dense. The design’s chunky serifs and squared curves can visually darken in longer lines, making it feel strongest when given room to breathe.