Slab Square Ikza 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, assertive, sporty, playful, americana, impact, nostalgia, momentum, attention, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact, lively.
A heavy, italic slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded corners that keep the mass feeling friendly rather than rigid. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate internal shaping and a steady rhythm; counters are compact, and joins are smooth, giving the forms a slightly softened, carved look. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, while the overall construction stays sturdy and blocky, with a mix of squared terminals and rounded transitions that adds bounce to the texture.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its weight and slanted stance can do the heavy lifting—posters, branding lockups, event graphics, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for brief emphasized lines in editorial layouts, but the dense texture and decorative figures make it most effective at larger sizes.
The tone reads bold and extroverted, with a retro, poster-like energy that suggests classic signage and display typography. Its strong slabbiness and forward lean convey momentum and confidence, while the softened corners and generous curves add a touch of warmth and humor.
The design appears intended as an energetic display slab that combines old-school sign/print cues with a sporty, forward-leaning italic attitude. It prioritizes impact and personality, offering a sturdy silhouette with softened details for a more approachable, contemporary feel.
The numerals are especially distinctive, showing curvy, stylized forms that feel more decorative than strictly utilitarian, which reinforces a display-first personality. In text settings the heavy weight and tight counters create a dark, punchy color that benefits from ample size and spacing.