Slab Square Irza 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pancetta Serif Pro' by Mint Type, 'Attorney' by Schriftlabor, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, retro, industrial, punchy, impact, momentum, attention, ruggedness, branding, slab serif, oblique, blocky, compact, bracketless.
A heavy oblique slab serif with chunky, flat-ended serifs and broadly squared stroke terminals. The letterforms are built from strong, compact shapes with rounded outer corners and clearly punched counters, giving a sturdy, high-ink presence. Strokes stay largely consistent while the slanted construction creates a forward-leaning rhythm; joins are firm and corners are clean rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals read especially dense and poster-ready, with a slightly condensed, tightly fit feel in the sample text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, and bold packaging where the heavy slabs and oblique stance can project impact. It can also work for short bursts of text—taglines, pull quotes, labels, and signage—when a compact, forceful texture is desired.
The overall tone is loud, energetic, and workmanlike, with a retro display flavor that suggests speed and impact. Its bold slabbiness and oblique posture feel confident and attention-seeking, suited to messaging that should land quickly and decisively.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, forward-moving slab serif voice that stays legible under heavy weight. Its squared terminals, thick serifs, and emphatic slant aim for quick recognition and a strong, branded presence in display typography.
The face maintains a consistent blocky logic across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a clear emphasis on dark shapes over fine detail. The italic slant is strong enough to be a stylistic driver, helping lines form a dynamic diagonal texture at text sizes.