Slab Square Irha 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Pancetta Serif Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, packaging, magazine heads, display type, sporty, headline, retro, assertive, editorial, impact, energy, stability, attention, bracketed, blocky, compact, punchy, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with thick, block-like serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and rounded internal curves that keep counters open despite the weight. The overall construction feels compact and stable, with square-ended serifs and terminals that create a strong baseline presence. Uppercase forms are wide and sturdy, while the lowercase shows a pronounced italic rhythm with single-storey shapes and energetic entry/exit strokes.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings where its heavy slabs and italic momentum can read as intentional character—sports identities, poster headlines, energetic packaging, and magazine section headers. It can work for brief emphatic text blocks or pull quotes when generous size and leading preserve clarity.
The tone is confident and athletic, with a retro editorial flavor. Its bold, slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a forceful, attention-grabbing voice that feels suited to strong statements and high-impact messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to blend the authority and durability of slab serifs with the urgency of an italic, producing a compact, high-impact voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, firm terminals, and a consistent forward slant to project speed and confidence.
Spacing appears moderately tight in text, reinforcing a dense, poster-like color. Numerals are weighty and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ squared-off, slab-driven personality. The italic slant is consistent across caps and lowercase, creating a continuous forward motion in longer lines.