Slab Square Irfa 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita', 'Cassia', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, confident, vintage, sporty, editorial, assertive, display impact, retro flavor, energetic emphasis, brand voice, headline clarity, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminals, compact joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and softly bracketed transitions. Strokes are broad with moderate contrast, and the letterforms show rounded inner corners and occasional ball-like terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and shoulders are compact, producing a dense, emphatic color on the line. Numerals and capitals feel robust and slightly condensed in their internal spaces, reinforcing a punchy, display-oriented rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and campaign typography where a strong, slanted slab serif can carry the message. It works well for branding, packaging, and identity systems that want a vintage-leaning, energetic feel, and it can add impact to short editorial pull quotes when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone feels confident and slightly nostalgic, evoking traditional print and mid-century advertising while staying clean enough for contemporary branding. Its italic stance and chunky detailing add motion and energy, giving it a sporty, headline-forward voice rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing italic slab serif that combines stout structure with softened details for a bold, approachable presence. It aims to deliver strong display performance while keeping forms recognizable and readable in short text bursts.
Spacing appears generously set in the sample, helping the bold texture remain readable at larger sizes. The design balances square-cut slab cues with rounded details, creating a distinctive mix of toughness and friendliness.