Slab Square Tabat 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, rugged, impact, momentum, authority, headline voice, nostalgia, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap-free, compact apertures, softened corners.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Serifs are blocky and firmly attached, often with subtle bracketing that helps keep joins smooth at display sizes. Counters are relatively compact, producing a dense, high-impact texture, while curves are generously rounded to avoid feeling mechanical. The design keeps a consistent rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with straight-sided forms and confident diagonals that read cleanly in bold settings.
Best suited to display typography where impact and personality matter—headlines, poster copy, sports or team branding, and bold packaging titles. It can also work for short editorial callouts or signage where a sturdy slanted slab serif helps maintain presence at a distance.
The tone is forceful and energetic, leaning toward a classic, mid-century advertising and sports-headline feel. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the hefty slabs and tight counters contribute a rugged, no-nonsense voice. Overall it communicates confidence, punch, and a slightly nostalgic editorial swagger.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice that stays legible while projecting speed and strength. Its broad stance and consistent, low-contrast construction suggest a focus on bold display communication with a familiar, vintage-inspired seriousness.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion and an even color across lines, with clear separation between stems and bowls despite the dense interior spaces. Numerals match the bold, slabbed construction and feel at home in headline or signage contexts.