Slab Square Irpe 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, sports, vintage, bookish, sporty, confident, strong emphasis, print feel, dynamic italic, display impact, text robustness, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, ink-trap feel, lively rhythm, compact counters.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, sculpted forms and gently bracketed slabs that read as squared-off yet softened at the corners. Strokes are weighty and fairly even, with slight modulation that gives the letters a carved, inky feel rather than a purely geometric one. The italic is constructed and rhythmic (not cursive), with compact counters, firm vertical stems, and energetic diagonals; the lowercase shows single-story a and g, and the numerals follow the same robust, slightly condensed, forward-tilted build. Overall spacing and proportions create a punchy texture that holds together well in blocks of text while staying emphatic in display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, pull quotes, and editorial layouts where an italic slab can add emphasis without losing structure. It can also work for branding, packaging, and poster typography that benefits from a vintage, print-forward voice and strong presence at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is assertive and classic, evoking traditional print and editorial typography with a lively, slightly athletic slant. Its strong slabs and forward motion suggest confidence and momentum, while the softened details keep it approachable and familiar.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful italic slab serif that balances traditional, print-rooted shapes with a compact, energetic rhythm for attention-grabbing typography and emphatic text styling.
The strongest visual signature comes from the thick, bracketed slabs and the pronounced italic angle, which together create a bold, compact word shape. Round letters (like O/Q) feel full and steady, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) add crisp snap, giving mixed-case settings a dynamic, textured color.