Slab Square Tobe 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Jornada Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Abula' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, retro, industrial, energetic, impact, motion, ruggedness, display clarity, slab serif, blocky, compact, angular, bracketless.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with blocky, squared terminals and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The forms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with flattened curves, crisp corners, and a consistent, engineered rhythm. Serifs read as bold, mostly unbracketed slabs that reinforce the sturdy silhouette, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Numerals and capitals maintain a strong, uniform texture suited to punchy setting, and the overall construction favors clean geometry over calligraphic nuance.
Best used for headlines, posters, and display typography where impact and speed are the priority. It fits sports identities, bold packaging, promotional graphics, and signage that benefits from sturdy letterforms and a strong rightward motion. In longer text it can work for short bursts—pull quotes or subheads—when high contrast and delicacy are not required.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, workmanlike character that leans retro without feeling delicate. Its bold slabbing and forward slant project motion, confidence, and a no-nonsense attitude, making it feel at home in competitive or industrial-flavored branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a loud, slanted slab serif voice that stays highly legible at display sizes while emphasizing motion and toughness. Its square terminals and firm slabs suggest a focus on durability and punch in branding and advertising contexts.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create momentum in text, yet the heavy slabs keep lines from feeling overly cursive. The design’s square-ended detailing and flattened rounds create a slightly mechanical, poster-friendly texture, especially in all-caps settings.