Slab Square Todu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, assertive, industrial, confident, impact, movement, ruggedness, visibility, branding, blocky, compact, chunky, bracketed, oblique.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly built texture. Strokes are thick and largely even, with square-shouldered slab terminals that read as sturdy and mechanical. Corners and joins feel slightly softened rather than razor-sharp, helping counters stay open despite the weight. The lowercase shows a single-storey "a" and a robust, utilitarian construction that keeps forms stable under slant; numerals match the same dense, block-forward rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where immediate impact is needed—sports identities, event posters, bold editorial headers, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, high-visibility voice. It can also work for short subheads or signage-style applications where sturdy letterforms and a forward-leaning emphasis help carry the message.
The overall tone is punchy and no-nonsense, with a sporty, retro-leaning confidence. Its bold oblique stance adds urgency and motion, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and tough rather than elegant.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a strong slab foundation and an energetic oblique angle. The wide, weighty construction prioritizes visibility and authority, aiming for a practical, hard-working look that still feels dynamic.
The heavy weight and strong slabs create a dark typographic color, especially in longer lines, which emphasizes impact over delicacy. The character set shown maintains consistent heft across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving it a cohesive, poster-ready presence.