Slab Square Ikmo 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grenette' by Colophon Foundry and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, rugged, retro, assertive, sporty, headline, impact, display, retro flavor, ruggedness, emphasis, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and tightly held counters. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and the serifs read as blocky slabs with subtle shaping that helps corners feel less rigid. Curves are full and slightly squashed, while joins and terminals show a distinctly chiseled, cut-in quality that adds bite to the silhouettes. Overall spacing and rhythm feel energetic and dense, keeping the texture dark and punchy in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where a dark, energetic texture is desirable. It can work well for sports branding, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage, especially when you want a retro-leaning, rugged voice that holds up in short lines and large sizes.
The font conveys a confident, hardworking tone—part vintage display, part utilitarian signage. Its bold, slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and emphasis, giving it a sporty, poster-like presence with a hint of old-school print grit.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a slanted, slab-serif structure that stays legible under heavy weight. Its carved terminals and compact counters add distinctive character, aiming for a vintage-meets-industrial feel that remains forceful and readable in display typography.
Uppercase forms are especially strong and compact, with an italicized forward thrust that reads well at large sizes. Numerals match the weight and slant, maintaining a cohesive, blocky color for branding and titling. The overall effect favors impact and personality over delicate refinement.