Slab Square Ikba 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Serif' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont and 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, rugged, impact, emphasis, display, athletic tone, vintage feel, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, blocky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, forceful rhythm. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast, and the serifs read as sturdy, squared slabs with slight bracketing that softens the joins. Curves are full and weighty, counters stay open for the weight, and several joins show small notches that give an ink-trap-like, printed robustness. Numerals and capitals are especially block-forward, with flat-topped, stable silhouettes and strong horizontals.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where strong presence is needed—such as sports identities, labels, packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for pull quotes or section openers where a dense, energetic typographic color is desirable.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a classic athletic and mid-century editorial flavor. Its slanted stance and thick slabs convey speed and impact while still feeling traditional and grounded.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice that reads as fast, tough, and attention-grabbing while retaining familiar, traditional serif cues. The reinforced serifs and sturdy curves suggest an emphasis on durability and print-friendly clarity in bold display contexts.
The italic construction appears more like an oblique with substantial forms preserved, helping maintain a poster-like density. The sample text shows strong color on the page and a consistent texture across mixed-case settings, emphasizing emphasis and hierarchy over delicate reading at small sizes.