Slab Square Tolo 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype, 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, athletic, editorial, retro, assertive, rugged, impact, motion, emphasis, display strength, brand voice, blocky, bracketed, compact, energetic, heavy.
A very heavy italic slab serif with broad, block-like serifs and mostly squared terminals. Strokes are low-contrast and strongly weighted, with firm, flattened curves and a slightly condensed, punchy silhouette. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a forward-leaning rhythm; counters stay relatively open for the weight, and joins feel sturdy and engineered. Numerals are bold and compact with simple, high-impact forms that match the letterweight and overall sturdiness.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where weight and momentum are desirable. It works well for sports and team-style graphics, bold editorial openers, and packaging or signage that needs high contrast against a background through mass rather than stroke contrast.
The face projects an assertive, sporty confidence with a vintage print flavor. Its forward-leaning stance and thick slabs give it an energetic, no-nonsense tone that reads as bold, rugged, and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in an italic slab serif: strong, square-shouldered forms, clear slabs, and a consistent forward slant that emphasizes speed and urgency. It favors bold presence and robust structure for display typography and attention-grabbing copy.
Spacing appears designed for impact rather than delicacy, with dense letterforms that hold together well in lines of display text. The serif shapes and squared finishing details help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the strong diagonal stress of the italic adds motion and emphasis.