Slab Square Tabem 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Sans Title' and 'Breve Slab Title' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, book covers, sturdy, editorial, retro, confident, athletic, impact, momentum, heritage, readability, authority, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel, wedge joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and strong, blocky letterforms. Strokes are largely even with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick slabs that often show subtle bracketing and wedge-like joins into the stems. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S) while counters stay tight, creating a dense, punchy texture. The italic construction feels built rather than calligraphic, with firm vertical stems, assertive diagonals, and a consistent, slightly compressed rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This font is well-suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can perform effectively in posters, book covers, packaging, and branding—especially when a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab serif voice is needed. It will be most comfortable at display sizes where the tight counters and heavy slabs can breathe.
The overall tone is robust and energetic, combining a traditional slab-serif backbone with a sporty, poster-ready slant. It suggests a vintage editorial or campus-athletic feel—confident, direct, and built to hold attention in bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver an unapologetically strong, slanted slab-serif presence that remains structured and readable while adding momentum. It aims for a classic, print-rooted authority with a bold, contemporary punch for display typography.
Spacing appears relatively tight, which reinforces a strong text color in lines and makes the face feel compact and deliberate. Numerals are wide and substantial, matching the caps’ weight and contributing to a headline-forward personality.