Slab Square Irry 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, vintage, confident, sporty, assertive, impact, emphasis, nostalgia, headline voice, energy, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, calligraphic.
This typeface combines a forward slant with sturdy slab-serifs and subtly rounded joins, producing a strong, energetic texture. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, and many terminals finish in flat, squared-off slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Curves are generously modeled (notably in C, G, O, Q, and S), while the serifs show slight bracketing that keeps the shapes from feeling purely geometric. Lowercase forms have a compact, robust build with a single-storey a and g, a narrow, hook-like r, and a y with a crisp descending stroke; overall spacing and rhythm feel tight and punchy rather than airy.
Best suited for headlines, decks, posters, and branding where a strong, italic slab presence can carry personality and emphasis. It also works well for packaging and editorial pull quotes, especially when you want a vintage-leaning, high-impact typographic voice.
The overall tone is bold and expressive, with an editorial, old-school flavor that suggests vintage print and headline typography. The italic angle and hefty slabs add urgency and momentum, giving the font a confident, slightly sporty voice that can feel both classic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic slab-seriffed look that balances sturdy, squared terminals with more human, rounded shaping. Its emphasis is on immediacy and character in display settings, providing an assertive tone without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are wide and stable with prominent serifs, while the lowercase leans more calligraphic in its entry/exit strokes, creating a lively mixed-case contrast. Figures are sturdy and rounded, matching the letterforms’ weight and maintaining a consistent, headline-friendly color across lines.