Slab Square Itja 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, retro, sporty, assertive, classic, lively, impact, motion, display, vintage flavor, bold clarity, slab serif, ball terminals, ink traps, bracketed serifs, teardrop joints.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, muscular forms and strongly emphasized, squared serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast at joins, and several letters show teardrop-like terminals and small ink-trap cuts that keep counters open at this weight. The rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with rounded bowls paired to blunt, flat-ended slabs, giving the design a sturdy but animated texture in text. Numerals match the weight and slant, using broad curves and decisive slab finishing for strong presence.
Best suited to display sizes where its weight, slanted energy, and slab detailing can carry the page—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desirable, while extended body text may feel visually dense due to its heavy color.
The font reads as bold and confident with a vintage, headline-forward attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and impact, lending a sporty, editorial tone that feels both familiar and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, vintage slab personality—combining blocky serifs, punchy curves, and join detailing that preserves clarity at very heavy weights. It aims for a confident, promotional voice that remains readable in tight, high-contrast compositions.
Across the set, the detailing at corners and joins is consistent, helping dense black shapes remain legible. The italics are clearly constructed rather than purely oblique, with terminals and serifs shaped to reinforce the forward momentum.