Slab Square Tanob 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, editorial, confident, classic, sporty, punchy, emphasis, impact, readable display, editorial voice, sturdy texture, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, tight apertures, rounded joins.
A heavy italic slab-serif with compact proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke model. The serifs are broad and square-ended, with subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like shaping where strokes meet, giving an ink-trap-like ruggedness at joins. Curves are generously rounded and bowls stay full, while apertures tend toward the tight side, creating a dense, impactful texture in text. Uppercase forms read sturdy and slightly condensed; lowercase maintains a familiar, readable skeleton with a single-storey a and g and a pronounced italic rhythm. Figures are weighty and stable with blunt terminals that match the slab treatment throughout.
Best suited to display and short-form settings where strong emphasis is desired—headlines, pull quotes, posters, and bold editorial titling. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, italicized slab voice, and for athletic or collegiate-style communications where punch and momentum are priorities.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, balancing vintage editorial energy with a contemporary, no-nonsense punch. Its italic slant adds speed and emphasis, while the chunky slabs keep it grounded and authoritative. The result feels confident and slightly rugged rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic slab-serif look that remains legible and unified across cases and numerals. Its broad slabs, compact openings, and dense texture suggest a focus on impact in print-like contexts while keeping familiar letterforms for straightforward reading.
Spacing appears moderate-to-tight, producing a dark, cohesive paragraph color at larger text sizes. The oblique construction is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the slab terminals help maintain clarity even as counters and apertures stay compact.