Slab Square Tohi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Battle Road' by Fachranheit, 'Game Rules JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, industrial, confident, punchy, impact, motion, ruggedness, headline strength, blocky, bracketed, oblique, compact, sturdy.
A heavy oblique slab-serif with broad, squared-off terminals and a strongly built, blocky skeleton. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast weight, with thick, rectangular serifs that read as solid platforms rather than delicate finishing details. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are full and rounded, giving letters a dense, compact color at text sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with stout joins and blunt edges that keep the shapes firmly grounded.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold editorial callouts where dense letterforms can create a strong typographic block. It also fits branding needs that benefit from a rugged, athletic or industrial flavor—team identities, product marks, and storefront or wayfinding signage—especially when set large.
The font projects a bold, competitive tone that feels at home in sports, workwear, and vintage signage. Its slanted stance adds urgency and motion, while the chunky slabs and compact forms convey toughness and dependability. The result is assertive and nostalgic without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal contrast: a forward-leaning slab-serif built for attention, with blunt terminals and heavy serifs that emphasize strength and immediacy. It prioritizes bold presence and a cohesive, sturdy texture over delicacy or fine typographic nuance.
Uppercase forms feel particularly architectural due to the wide slabs and squared endings, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, readable texture with pronounced, weighty feet and shoulders. Numerals match the same robust, slightly condensed presence, maintaining consistent visual density across lines.