Slab Square Tanuv 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Umba Slab' and 'Umba Soft' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display, retro, editorial, sporty, confident, punchy, impact, momentum, retro flavor, texture, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, compact joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are largely even in weight, with squared slab terminals that read slightly softened at the corners; many joins show small notches and cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like texture. The letterforms favor wide bowls and strong horizontals, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Lowercase includes a single-storey "a" and "g" and a pronounced, leftward "j" descender, reinforcing the italic rhythm and lively baseline movement.
Best suited to headlines and short text where its mass and slant can create momentum—posters, covers, sports or team branding, and bold packaging systems. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers where a strong, editorial display voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage, print-forward character that feels assertive and slightly playful. The slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest classic athletic or headline typography, while the notched details add a tactile, industrial grit.
The design appears intended as a high-impact italic slab for display typography, combining robust, square-ended serifs with subtle cut-in detailing to preserve clarity at heavy weight and add distinctive texture in print and on screen.
Numerals are weighty and display-oriented, with clear silhouettes and prominent slab feet (notably on 1, 4, and 7). The "W" is especially dense and angular, and several capitals (such as E, F, and T) emphasize strong crossbars that amplify the poster-like presence.