Slab Square Tanob 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, momentum, ruggedness, retro display, brand presence, bracketed, robust, ink-trap hints, compact, angular.
A heavy, italic slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded bowls set against crisp, squared-off joins. Stroke contrast stays fairly even, with a slightly compressed, forward-leaning stance that builds momentum across a line. Counters are open and the forms are simplified and blocky, giving letters a solid, poster-ready silhouette; diagonals and terminals land with flat, decisive cuts. The figures are equally weighty and upright enough to read clearly, while the overall spacing feels built for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where strong silhouette and forward motion matter—posters, editorial openers, sports and collegiate-style branding, and packaging that needs a sturdy, attention-grabbing voice. It can also work for short blocks of emphasis text when you want a dense, punchy texture.
The font reads assertive and energetic, with a classic, workmanlike toughness that nods to vintage advertising and athletic lettering. Its italic slant adds speed and urgency, while the slab structure keeps the tone grounded and dependable. Overall it feels bold in attitude—more “headline grit” than “quiet text.”
Designed to deliver high-impact readability with a fast, italic rhythm and a durable slab-serif backbone. The emphasis appears to be on bold, confident communication—creating a loud, cohesive typographic color that holds up at large sizes and in tight compositions.
Uppercase shapes stay broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a compact rhythm that holds together well in dense settings. The italic construction is consistent across letters and numbers, producing a strong left-to-right flow and a cohesive texture in paragraphs.