Slab Square Toky 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Extra Old' by Mans Greback, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, event graphics, athletic, vintage, punchy, assertive, retro, impact, speed, compactness, display, slab serif, bracketed slabs, oblique, ink-trap feel, tight spacing.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, dark typographic color. The strokes are thick and largely uniform, with broad, squared serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than delicate finishing. Curves are tightly drawn and slightly pinched at joins, giving some letters an ink-trap-like tension, while counters stay relatively small and enclosed. Overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with a consistent, poster-ready silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as sports identities, team apparel graphics, posters, and promotional headlines. It can also work for packaging or signage where a condensed, energetic slab serif is needed, but will be most effective at larger sizes where the tight counters and dense color remain clear.
The face conveys a bold, competitive tone with clear vintage sports and headline cues. Its steep slant and blocky slabs produce a sense of speed and impact, balancing ruggedness with a slightly stylized, display-first personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while preserving strong serif cues. Its forward slant and blocky terminals suggest a deliberate focus on dynamic display typography with a vintage athletic flavor and high visibility in bold settings.
The uppercase set feels especially compact and forceful, while lowercase forms keep the same muscular structure and italic momentum. Numerals match the weight and stance, appearing robust and sign-like, reinforcing a cohesive display system.