Slab Square Tovu 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type and 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo marks, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, industrial, impact, speed, brand presence, display emphasis, slab serif, bracketed slabs, sheared terminals, angular, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact proportions and sturdy, squared-off construction. Strokes are broad with moderate contrast and tight interior counters, giving the letters a dense, punchy color in text. Serifs read as bold slabs with slight bracketing and frequent sheared or angled joins, reinforcing the italic motion. Curves are kept controlled and somewhat squarish, while diagonals and wedge-like cuts add crispness and rhythm across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to display typography where a strong, energetic voice is needed—headlines, posters, sports-themed branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for logotypes and badges where compact counters and slab serifs help hold shape at large sizes, while its dense color may be too forceful for extended body copy.
The overall tone is athletic and assertive, with a vintage, workmanlike confidence. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and impact, lending a classic sports or headline feel rather than a delicate literary one.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif solidity with an italic sense of speed, producing a forceful, vintage-leaning display style. Its squared terminals, chunky serifs, and compact internal spaces prioritize impact and recognition in attention-grabbing settings.
The italic angle is prominent and consistent, and the face maintains a strong baseline presence with little visual fragility. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, supporting cohesive mixed alphanumeric settings. The texture in the sample text is bold and compact, favoring short lines and display use over long-form reading.