Slab Square Tojy 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Manual' and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, signage, packaging, athletic, western, headline, assertive, retro, impact, condensation, retro display, signage strength, energy, slab serif, oblique, condensed, blocky, bracketless serifs.
A heavy, condensed slab-serif with a consistent oblique slant and compact internal counters. Strokes are blocky and largely uniform in thickness, with square, sturdy serifs and flat terminals that emphasize a poster-like silhouette. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and sturdy, upright proportions despite the slant, while caps and numerals keep a tight, vertical rhythm with minimal delicacy and strong massing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, athletic branding, product packaging, and bold signage. It works especially well where a condensed, slanted slab-serif can add speed and authority without relying on fine contrast.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, evoking sports, roadside signage, and vintage display typography. Its bold, squared forms and forward lean read as confident and action-oriented, with a slightly rugged, workmanlike character.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that combines condensed proportions with stout slab serifs for maximum presence in tight spaces. The oblique angle and squared terminals reinforce a dynamic, attention-grabbing voice aligned with vintage poster and athletic motifs.
The narrow set width and dense color create strong impact at large sizes, while the tight apertures and compact counters suggest it will feel darker and more compressed as size decreases. Curved letters are squared-off in spirit, maintaining a consistent, muscular texture across words and lines.