Slab Square Tabat 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Browser Serif' and 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Obla' by LetterPalette, 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype, and 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, assertive, vintage, editorial, sporty, industrial, impact, emphasis, retro appeal, sturdy display, bracketed, chunky, compact, crisp, dynamic.
A sturdy italic slab serif with heavy, block-like serifs and a clear rightward slant. Strokes stay relatively even, with only modest modulation, creating a compact, high-impact texture in both caps and lowercase. The serifs are broad and mostly squared-off with slight bracketing, and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are full and controlled, avoiding delicate details. Counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm is steady and dense, producing strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and prominent callouts where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can also work well for sports-leaning branding, product packaging, and editorial display typography where a dense, confident texture helps establish hierarchy.
The tone feels confident and energetic, with a distinctly retro editorial flavor. Its italic angle and thick slabs give it a punchy, headline-ready character that reads as sporty and industrial rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing italic slab serif that stays robust under reproduction, emphasizing solid geometry, consistent weight, and a lively forward motion for display-centric use.
The numerals are wide and weighty, matching the letterforms’ stout construction and maintaining consistent presence in mixed settings. The sample text shows a cohesive, dark typographic color with clear emphasis, making it well-suited to short bursts of copy where impact matters.