Slab Square Tolo 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, pull quotes, confident, retro, sporty, editorial, punchy, strong emphasis, display impact, vintage tone, brand presence, headline clarity, blocky, compact, bracketed, upright stress, ink-trap hint.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact proportions and a sturdy, block-like build. Strokes stay largely even, with rounded joins and subtly bracketed slabs that read square and solid rather than delicate. Counters are generous for the weight, and the italic is achieved with a consistent shear while keeping strong vertical stems and stable curves. Lowercase forms are robust and readable, with single-storey shapes where expected and a dense, energetic texture in text.
Best suited to impactful display work such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where strong emphasis is needed. It also works well for sports branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a bold italic with clear letter shapes. In longer text, it’s most effective for short bursts—pull quotes, deck lines, and calls to action—where a dense typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, leaning toward vintage and sports-inflected signage rather than refined book typography. Its strong slabs and italic slant add momentum and emphasis, giving it a persuasive, headline-forward voice.
Designed to deliver a forceful italic voice with slab-serif authority, balancing blocky strength with enough internal openness to stay legible. The letterforms aim for a familiar, vintage-leaning display feel that remains practical for branding and short-form editorial use.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same dense rhythm, producing a dark, even color at display sizes. The design’s rounded interior shaping helps prevent clogging in smaller settings, while the chunky serifs create a distinctive, branded silhouette.