Slab Square Togu 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hoyle' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, rugged, high impact, headline focus, retro energy, brand voice, compact density, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy italic slab serif with compact proportions and broad, squared-off serifs that read as sturdy blocks at the ends of strokes. Curves are rounded but tightly drawn, with small apertures and a generally dense, poster-friendly color on the page. The slant is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and many joins show subtle notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that help keep counters open at this weight. Numerals are similarly weighty and slightly condensed, matching the headline-driven rhythm of the letters.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes where an energetic, rugged italic presence is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, athletic edge—more storefront and sports headline than bookish refinement. Its strong slant and chunky slabs give it motion and urgency, while the compact counters add a tough, workmanlike character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and motion in a bold italic slab-serif voice, combining squared terminals with compact, resilient letterforms for strong recognition at a glance.
Uppercase forms feel wide-shouldered and stable, while the lowercase shows a hearty, single-story feel in key shapes and a lively italic rhythm. The design prioritizes impact and cohesion at large sizes, with details that prevent shapes from clogging when set tightly.