Slab Square Talet 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sporty, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, impact, motion, ruggedness, display strength, signage clarity, slab serif, oblique, square terminals, sturdy, angular.
This typeface features sturdy, slab-like serifs and predominantly squared-off terminals, producing a compact, forceful silhouette. The forms are strongly oblique with a consistent rightward slant, and the strokes remain fairly even in thickness, emphasizing mass over delicacy. Letter construction leans angular, with chamfered corners and straightened curves that give round letters a slightly faceted feel. Spacing and proportions are pragmatic and display-leaning, with broad, stable capitals and a lowercase that maintains clear, blocky shapes while staying distinctly slanted.
It performs best in display contexts such as sports branding, team or event graphics, posters, and bold advertising headlines where its oblique stance and slabbed structure can project energy. It can also suit signage and packaging that benefit from a rugged, industrial voice, especially when set with generous tracking and clear hierarchy.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a utilitarian, workmanlike confidence. Its slanted, slabbed forms evoke motion and impact, suggesting athletics, machinery, or vintage signage aesthetics rather than quiet editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to combine the stability of slab serif construction with the immediacy of an italic slant, creating a heavy, fast-looking display face. Its squared terminals and chamfered joins prioritize a tough, mechanical clarity that stays readable while emphasizing impact.
The numerals and uppercase show a particularly strong, sign-painting/poster rhythm, with prominent slabs that hold together well at larger sizes. The italic angle is a primary identity feature, and the squared, cut-in details create a crisp, engineered texture across lines of text.