Slab Square Itvi 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodica' and 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, pull quotes, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, dramatic, impact, motion, display, emphasis, nostalgia, bracketed, ball terminals, swashy, calligraphic, compact.
A very heavy italic serif with pronounced wedge-like slabs and a clear high-contrast stress. The letters lean forward with energetic, slightly calligraphic shaping, mixing crisp, flat-ended terminals with rounded ball-like details in several lowercase forms. Serifs are bold and supportive, giving the design a sturdy backbone while the curved joins and tapered strokes keep it lively. Proportions feel moderately compact with tight counters in the boldest areas, and numerals echo the same slanted, weighty rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, cover lines, and brand marks that want a strong italic presence. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or packaging callouts, especially when paired with a calmer companion face for longer reading.
The overall tone is bold and confident, with a vintage flavor that reads as both sporty and editorial. Its forward slant and chunky serifs create a sense of momentum and emphasis, making text feel punchy and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of bold slab serifs with the speed and expressiveness of an italic, yielding a decorative display face that remains structured and legible while projecting strong personality.
The lowercase shows more personality than the uppercase, with softer curves, occasional ball terminals, and a slightly more handwritten cadence that contrasts with the blockier, more formal capitals. At larger sizes the high contrast and distinctive terminals become a key part of the texture, while at smaller sizes the dense weight and tight counters can make words feel darker and more compact.