Slab Square Subob 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, confident, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, emphasis, motion, authority, attention, bracketed, chunky, compact, robust, crisp.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and sturdy, blocklike construction. Serifs are pronounced and mostly square-ended, often bracketed into the stems, creating a strong baseline and a solid, poster-ready texture. Curves are broad and controlled, counters are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm feels dense and assertive. The italics show a clear slant with energetic joins and simplified, durable shapes that keep the letterforms bold and stable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a forceful, energetic italic slab can carry attention. It also works well for sports-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and short editorial accents where a dense, sturdy typographic color is desirable.
The tone is confident and punchy, with a classic, slightly retro voice that suggests sports, headlines, and emphatic messaging. Its weight and slabs give it an industrial practicality, while the italic angle adds motion and urgency.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, energetic slab-serif voice with an italic slant that reads fast and emphatic, prioritizing strong silhouettes and headline impact over delicate detail.
Numerals and capitals read especially strong, with squared terminals and consistent massing that helps maintain a cohesive, high-impact silhouette. The texture in paragraph-style sample text is dark and even, favoring emphasis over airiness.