Slab Square Tomo 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Battle Road' by Fachranheit, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, punchy, industrial, impact, emphasis, motion, ruggedness, display, blocky, bracketless, compact, angular, forward-leaning.
A very heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with block-like, square-ended terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are compact and strongly built, with broad stems, sturdy rectangular serifs, and tight, efficient counters that keep the texture dense. Curves are simplified into chunky, controlled shapes, while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the design a firm, engineered rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its dense weight and forward motion can do the work—posters, sports branding, labels/packaging, and bold signage. In longer passages it will read strongest at larger sizes with generous spacing, where its compact counters and heavy texture have room to breathe.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage, action-oriented feel. Its strong slabbing and italic slant convey motion and confidence, reading as emphatic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or literary.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines strong, square-edged serifs with an italicized sense of speed. It prioritizes visibility and graphic punch, delivering a rugged, retro-leaning voice for branding and attention-focused typography.
The italic is constructed rather than calligraphic: the slant feels consistent and mechanical, and the slabs remain flat and weighty even on diagonals. The numerals match the same robust, squared-off language, maintaining a cohesive, high-impact color in running text.