Slab Square Taroh 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial decks, sporty, assertive, retro, collegiate, editorial, impact, momentum, headline strength, brand emphasis, sturdy readability, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, high-ink.
A slanted, heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, high-ink texture. Strokes are largely low-contrast, with firm, squared slabs that read as slightly bracketed and smoothly joined rather than sharply segmented. Counters are relatively tight and the curves (especially in round letters) are generous, giving the face a chunky, substantial silhouette. The lowercase shows a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm with simple forms and short ascenders/descenders, while numerals follow the same solid, block-forward construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its weight, slabs, and slant can deliver emphasis. It works well for sports branding, promotional materials, packaging callouts, and editorial display settings that need a bold, energetic voice and strong on-page presence.
The overall tone is confident and muscular, with a classic, slightly retro flavor reminiscent of headline typography and sports or display settings. The italic slant adds motion and urgency, making the voice feel active and persuasive rather than formal.
Designed to provide a forceful, readable display slab that combines broad proportions with a forward-leaning stance for momentum. The consistent, low-contrast construction and squared slabs suggest an intention toward dependable impact across headings, signage-like statements, and brand moments that need immediacy.
The letterforms prioritize impact over delicacy: broad bodies, strong terminals, and a stable baseline presence produce a dense, attention-grabbing typographic color. In longer lines the slant and weight create a strong forward pull, so spacing and line length benefit from generous leading and moderate measures.