Slab Square Tobe 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, editorial display, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, industrial, impact, motion, headline strength, brand presence, vintage flavor, bracketed, chunky, compact, high-ink, dynamic.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with chunky, squared-off serifs and a strong rightward italic angle. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, creating a dense, high-ink color with crisp, flat terminals and sturdy joins. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with rounded bowls kept tight against firm vertical stems; counters are relatively small, emphasizing mass and impact. Numerals and capitals carry the same robust, blocky construction, maintaining a consistent, energetic rhythm across sizes.
This design suits display roles where impact and momentum matter: headlines, posters, sports identities, and attention-grabbing packaging. It also works well for short editorial callouts or subheads when you want a dense, confident typographic color without relying on high contrast for character.
The overall tone is bold and punchy, with a vintage, print-forward confidence reminiscent of athletic branding and classic headline typography. Its italic slant adds urgency and motion, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and workmanlike rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in an italic slab serif format—combining a fast, forward-leaning stance with sturdy, squared serifs for a dependable, print-classic presence. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive, vintage-leaning texture in large and medium display sizes.
Spacing appears intentionally tight for a forceful headline texture, and the squared serifs give the face a distinctly mechanical, poster-ready finish. The texture stays consistent in mixed-case settings, producing a strong, even emphasis line-to-line.