Slab Square Irtu 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Aachen' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, poster, impact, speed, ruggedness, retro display, attention-grabbing, slab-serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, compact counters, angled stress.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and strongly defined, blocky serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with a clear diagonal emphasis, and the joins often form sharp interior corners that read like small ink-traps at display sizes. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with short apertures and sturdy bowls; numerals and caps keep a firm, upright structure while the italic slant adds forward motion. Terminals and serifs are largely square-ended, giving the letterforms a machined, robust finish.
Well suited to sports identity, event posters, and promotional headlines where a forceful, fast-leaning voice is needed. It can also support packaging and editorial display applications that benefit from a rugged slab-serif presence and high visual impact.
The font projects an energetic, competitive tone—bold and confident with a vintage, poster-like flavor. Its italic slant and dense color create a sense of speed and impact, while the slab serif structure keeps it grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a bold display italic that combines classic slab-serif sturdiness with a streamlined, energetic slant. Its square-ended detailing and compact counters emphasize durability and immediacy, prioritizing attention-grabbing clarity over quiet readability.
In longer text samples it forms a dark, even texture with pronounced word shapes, making it feel most at home at larger sizes. The condensed internal spaces and strong serifs can visually close up in small settings, but they contribute to a powerful silhouette in headlines.