Slab Square Tanol 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, editorial, energetic, emphasis, impact, motion, sturdiness, display readability, slab serif, bracketed slabs, wedge serifs, oblique stress, tight apertures.
A heavy italic slab-serif with compact, sturdy letterforms and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick slabs with subtly shaped joins rather than hairline finishing. Counters are relatively tight and terminals are decisively cut, giving the forms a dense, high-ink silhouette. The lowercase shows a familiar serif rhythm with a slightly rounded, workmanlike construction that stays consistent across letters and figures.
Best suited for short-to-medium display sizes where its weight and slant can deliver emphasis: headlines, deck typography, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also work for packaging and sports-leaning branding where a sturdy, energetic serif is desired, but extended body copy will appear very dense.
The overall tone feels punchy and confident, with a classic, slightly vintage flavor. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs evoke motion and emphasis, suggesting sports, headlines, and attention-grabbing display settings. The voice is practical rather than delicate, leaning toward bold persuasion and straightforward impact.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of slab serifs with the speed and urgency of an italic, creating a compact display face that stays legible while projecting impact. Its controlled, low-contrast construction prioritizes consistency and a strong typographic color in bold statements.
In the sample text, the strong diagonal and thick slabs create a dark color on the page, especially in longer lines, where the texture becomes compact and insistent. The numerals match the letters in weight and stance, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready presence.