Slab Square Tanot 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and sturdy, square-ended slabs. Strokes are low-contrast and strongly uniform, with crisp, flat terminals and minimal bracketing that gives the serifs a machined, blocky feel. Counters run relatively tight and apertures are somewhat compact, producing a dense color in text. The italic is built as a true slanted design with lively diagonals and strong entry/exit shaping, keeping a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
This face is best suited to bold, short-to-medium settings where impact matters: headlines, subheads, posters, event graphics, and branding. Its dense, dark texture can also work for prominent pull quotes or deck copy, especially when you want an energetic, retro-leaning italic presence.
The overall tone is punchy and self-assured, mixing a mid-century editorial flavor with a sporty, headline-forward presence. Its weight and slanted stance add urgency and momentum, making it feel energetic and promotional rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif voice optimized for display use, combining wide, blocky serifs with an italic slant to create motion and emphasis. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent texture over delicacy, aiming for high visibility in promotional and editorial contexts.
The uppercase reads especially bold and emblematic, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear silhouettes and steady spacing. Numerals match the same robust texture and sit comfortably alongside text, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready voice.