Slab Square Tanob 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, confident, editorial, retro, athletic, assertive, impact, emphasis, display, energy, authority, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, chunky, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and broadly proportioned capitals. Strokes stay fairly even with only modest modulation, giving a solid, poster-friendly texture. Curves are generously rounded while joins and terminals remain crisp, and the italic slant reads as a consistent forward lean rather than a calligraphic cursive. Counters are open and the overall color is dense, producing strong presence in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where weight and slant can provide momentum. It works well for branding, packaging, and promotional graphics that need a strong, confident typographic voice, and it can also fit sports or collegiate-inspired applications. For extended reading, it will be most comfortable in larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone feels bold and self-assured, with a retro editorial flavor that can also read sporty or collegiate. Its forward slant adds energy and urgency, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and dependable. Overall it suggests punchy headlines and emphatic statements rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a bold slab serif with the dynamism of an italic, delivering a compact, high-impact display texture. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent stroke weight, and sturdy serifs to create immediate emphasis in advertising and editorial settings.
Numerals and capitals appear especially sturdy, with a compact, weighty silhouette that holds up well at larger sizes. The glyphs maintain a consistent rhythm across the alphabet, favoring clarity and impact over delicate detail.