Slab Square Tanuv 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, and 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, branding, packaging, athletic, retro, confident, loud, friendly, impact, motion, retro branding, sports tone, headline punch, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap, punchy.
A very heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs are thick and rectangular with subtle bracketing and wedge-like joins that give the shapes a slightly carved, ink-aware feel. Strokes are sturdy and mostly uniform, with rounded corners and soft transitions that prevent the weight from looking harsh. The overall rhythm is energetic and condensed in the apertures, producing dense, high-impact word shapes in text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where impact and motion matter: posters, headlines, sports identities, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a vintage, energetic voice, especially at larger sizes where the tight counters stay clear.
The tone reads assertive and sporty, with a vintage headline flavor reminiscent of varsity, poster, and display lettering. Its bold slabbiness and italic drive feel confident and promotional, while the softened joins keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with an italicized, athletic push, pairing stout slab serifs with softened geometry for legibility and personality. Its construction prioritizes strong silhouette and cohesive numerals for attention-grabbing titling.
The forward slant is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating strong directional momentum. Curved letters (like C, G, O, S) maintain a sturdy, almost squared presence, and the numerals share the same chunky, sign-like construction for cohesive titling.