Slab Square Tabon 16 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports branding, confident, retro, editorial, collegiate, sturdy, display impact, heritage feel, emphatic tone, athletic energy, print presence, slab serif, bracketed slabs, oblique stress, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy oblique slab-serif with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and a clear, even stroke rhythm. Serifs read as firm slabs with subtle bracketing, giving joins a slightly softened, carved feel rather than sharp mechanical cuts. Curves are generously rounded and the counters stay fairly open for the weight, while diagonals and terminals keep a consistent, squared-off presence. The overall texture is dense and dark, with a steady baseline and strong headline impact.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy editorial display where a strong typographic voice is desired. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic, athletic, or heritage feel, and it can work for pull quotes or section openers where bold emphasis is needed.
The tone is assertive and classic, combining an old-style, print-forward warmth with the punch of bold slabs. Its slanted stance adds motion and emphasis, producing a sporty, collegiate energy that still feels editorial and traditional. The resulting voice is confident and approachable rather than delicate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif structure, using an oblique angle and broad letterforms to add energy and presence. It aims for readability at display sizes while projecting a robust, traditional personality.
In running text, the heavy weight and pronounced slabs create a strong horizontal cadence that favors short lines and display sizes. Numerals and capitals feel especially commanding, and the overall color remains uniform across mixed-case settings, helping it hold up in posters and titles.