Slab Square Tabal 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Clean', 'Bunday Sans', and 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype and 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, editorial, impact, movement, sturdiness, retro display, headline emphasis, slab serif, oblique, blocky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif design with broad, squared-off serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The forms feel compact and sturdy, with rounded corners and slightly softened joins that keep the mass from looking brittle. Counters are tight and the overall rhythm is dense, producing strong word shapes and a steady, forward-leaning texture. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, reading as solid, poster-ready figures.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, and impactful editorial callouts where its dense weight and slanted stance can do the work. It also fits sports branding, bold packaging, and signage that benefits from strong, blocky letterforms with a vintage edge.
The font conveys momentum and confidence, blending a utilitarian, industrial toughness with a retro print feel. Its bold slant and blocky slabs create an energetic, sporty tone that reads as direct and attention-seeking rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure and a consistent oblique angle, prioritizing visibility and energy. It aims for a classic, print-forward voice that feels both practical and attention-grabbing in large-scale typography.
In text settings the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create a dark color on the page, making it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous spacing. The slab terminals and diagonal stress give headings a punchy presence while maintaining clear, familiar letter shapes.