Slab Square Tabuh 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, editorial, vintage, assertive, sporty, industrial, impact, emphasis, heritage, motion, ruggedness, bracketless, blocky, ink-trap free, high impact, compact.
A right-leaning slab serif with heavy, block-like terminals and sturdy, rectangular construction. Strokes are weighty with modest contrast, and the serifs read as thick platforms that extend confidently from stems without delicate bracketing. Counters stay fairly open despite the mass, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are rounded but held in check by squared-off joins and blunt endings. The rhythm is punchy and compact, with a consistent, workmanlike texture across letters and figures.
This font is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where strong emphasis and a bold typographic personality are needed. It also works effectively on packaging and labels, especially for products aiming for a heritage or industrial cue. For longer passages, it performs best in short editorial bursts (subheads, leads, callouts) rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, balancing a pragmatic, industrial sturdiness with a distinctly editorial, retro flavor. Its strong slabs and italic slant create forward motion and emphasis, giving text a persuasive, headline-ready voice that feels both classic and forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slab terminals and a forward-leaning stance, combining clarity with a deliberately punchy, vintage-leaning presence. Its forms prioritize bold readability and a confident voice suitable for attention-grabbing display settings.
Figures are robust and display-oriented, with simple, stable forms that match the letterweight and maintain a uniform color in running text. Lowercase forms remain readable at size, while the heavy terminals and tight inner spaces make the style feel best when given adequate tracking and line spacing.