Slab Square Tobu 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Abiding' by Suomi, 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, ruggedness, branding, blocky, chunky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap-ish.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, squared-off feet and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are compact and dense, with rounded joins and subtly softened corners that keep the bold color from feeling brittle. Serifs read as thick, blunt platforms, and several shapes show slightly notched or cut-in transitions around joins and terminals, adding a rugged, stamped feel. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, matching the overall blocky rhythm.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where strong typographic color is an advantage—posters, sports-themed branding, packaging callouts, and logo/wordmark work. It can also handle brief display text and punchy captions where a compact, high-impact italic slab is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a retro, poster-like slant that suggests motion and impact. Its chunky slabs and compact proportions create a confident, sporty voice that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance, combining sturdy slab serif structure with a compact, industrial sturdiness for attention-first typography.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create a forward drive while maintaining stable, rectangular counters and strong baseline presence. Spacing appears tight and efficient in text, producing a dark, cohesive texture that favors emphasis over delicacy.