Slab Square Tabuh 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, retro, academic, assertive, high impact, print authority, headline emphasis, vintage tone, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, soft corners, chunky, sturdy.
A robust italic slab-serif with heavy, blocky serifs and a compact, punchy color on the page. Strokes are strongly weighted with moderate contrast and squared-off terminals that read crisp at display sizes, while subtle rounding and bracketing keep the forms from feeling mechanical. The italic slant is consistent and fairly pronounced, giving the letters forward motion without sacrificing stability. Counters are open and the joins feel reinforced, producing a dense, confident rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where a forceful italic voice is helpful. It can also support branding and packaging that want a vintage-leaning, print-forward character, and works well for short blocks of editorial text when strong emphasis and presence are desired.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a classic editorial flavor reminiscent of vintage headlines and print-era typography. It feels energetic and persuasive thanks to the strong slant and sturdy serifs, while still retaining a scholarly, traditional backbone.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif that combines traditional print cues with a bold, contemporary firmness. Its goal is likely to provide an emphatic, headline-oriented texture that remains legible and cohesive across letters and figures.
The uppercase shows strong monumentality with broad shoulders and firm serifs, and the lowercase maintains readable, workmanlike shapes with clear differentiation. Numerals appear weighty and headline-ready, matching the rest of the set with consistent slab treatment and a steady baseline presence.