Slab Square Tanul 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trakya Slab' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, magazine covers, retro, sporty, confident, headline, editorial, impact, motion, vintage flavor, display clarity, brand presence, bracketed, robust, punchy, energetic, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, right-slanted slab serif with sturdy, blocky construction and low stroke contrast. Serifs are short and pronounced, reading as squared slabs with subtle bracketing that helps joins feel less abrupt. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with rounded bowls set against straight-sided stems, creating a strong, poster-like silhouette. The rhythm is assertive and slightly compressed by the forward slant, with sturdy diagonals and consistent terminals that keep the texture even in longer lines.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where bold, slanted slabs can deliver punch—headlines, display lines, cover typography, and promotional materials. The strong presence also suits packaging and branding that wants a retro-leaning, high-impact voice.
The overall tone feels energetic and self-assured, combining a vintage print flavor with a sporty, attention-grabbing presence. Its italic momentum adds urgency and motion, while the thick slabs give it a grounded, no-nonsense voice suited to emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, fast-moving slab-serif look that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. By pairing stout slabs with a pronounced italic angle and open interior spaces, it aims to balance impact with recognizable letter shapes in display typography.
Uppercase forms read especially solid and emblematic, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation at text sizes through distinct silhouettes and open counters. Numerals appear built for impact, with strong curves and firm slab endings that match the letterforms.