Slab Square Idvu 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mreyboll' by Twinletter and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, assertive, retro, industrial, loud, impact, speed, ruggedness, brand punch, display emphasis, blocky, angular, chamfered, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted display face built from blocky, angular forms with prominent slab-like serifs and flat, squared terminals. Corners are frequently chamfered, giving many glyphs an octagonal, cut-steel look, while joins and counters stay tight and compact. Strokes read as largely even and dense, producing strong texture; the numerals and capitals are especially sturdy with a punchy, poster-like silhouette. Overall spacing is tight-to-moderate, creating a cohesive, high-impact rhythm in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and large-scale messaging where its mass and slant can carry impact. It’s a strong fit for sports identities, event posters, merchandise graphics, bold packaging, and assertive brand marks, especially in contexts that benefit from a rugged, industrial edge.
The tone is bold and athletic, with a retro sign-and-poster energy that feels mechanical and no-nonsense. Its slant and chunky slabs add momentum and grit, suggesting speed, competition, and toughness rather than refinement.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, italicized slab display with a carved, angular construction that maintains strong legibility while maximizing weight and presence. Its geometry prioritizes punch and speed cues over delicacy, aiming for immediate recognition at large sizes.
The design’s consistent chamfering and squared-off finishing create a uniform, stamped or cut-out impression across cases and figures. In longer text the dense blackness can become visually insistent, so it reads best when given breathing room and used for emphasis.