Slab Square Irdo 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio, 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, vintage, editorial, sporty, rugged, impact, heritage, headline, energy, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with robust, squared-off serifs and noticeably bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast, and the forms are compact and punchy, with a tall lowercase that keeps counters relatively open for the weight. Terminals generally feel flat and decisive, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are rounded and slightly compressed, creating a dense, poster-ready color. The italic construction reads as a true drawn italic rather than a simple slant, with lively joins, a single-storey a, and a strong rhythm in the lowercase.
This font suits display typography where strong emphasis is needed—headlines, mastheads, posters, and campaign graphics. It also works well for brand marks and packaging that benefit from a bold, heritage-leaning slab serif with an italic kick, and for sports or event materials that need speed and punch.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic, print-era flavor that suggests headlines, posters, and workwear branding. Its bold presence and athletic slant give it momentum and a slightly nostalgic, Americana-leaning character without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif italic with a compact, readable lowercase and a confident, classic voice. It balances sturdy, squared serifs with rounded internal shapes to stay legible while maintaining a dense, attention-forward texture.
Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and broad-shouldered, while the lowercase adds warmth through rounded bowls and compact apertures. Numerals are heavy and attention-grabbing, designed to hold their own at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and consistent, favoring impact over airy refinement.