Slab Square Irsy 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, and 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, retro, sporty, assertive, friendly, impact, motion, nostalgia, readability, personality, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with chunky, squared forms softened by rounded corners and subtle bracketed joins. Strokes are sturdy with modest contrast, and the serifs read as broad, flat slabs that keep a consistent, muscular footprint across the set. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and lowercases like a, e, g) show a slightly compressed, lively rhythm. The overall texture is dense and dark, with clear, sturdy numerals that match the letterforms’ blocky, forward-leaning stance.
Best suited to display typography where impact and personality matter—headlines, posters, book or magazine features, and branding systems that want a bold, vintage-leaning voice. It can also work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when set with generous leading to manage its dense color.
The tone feels energetic and confident, with a vintage, print-forward flavor that suggests mid-century advertising, sports headlines, and bold editorial statements. The italic angle adds motion and urgency, while the rounded slab details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, attention-grabbing slab serif with a forward-leaning, energetic cadence, combining sturdy industrial shapes with softened detailing for a more personable, retro-inflected presence.
Uppercase forms read compact and punchy, with strong horizontals and crisp slab terminals that hold up in display settings. Lowercase characters maintain the same robust voice, with single-storey shapes and curved joins that create an informal, slightly quirky cadence in text lines.