Slab Square Irny 15 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, classic, scholarly, bookish, newspaper, vintage, emphasis, editorial voice, print warmth, traditional impact, bracketed, rounded slabs, sturdy, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
This is a sturdy italic slab serif with heavy strokes and rounded, bracketed slab terminals that read as squarish but softly eased at the corners. The letterforms lean noticeably, with a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm created by varied stroke endings, compact counters, and a subtly irregular, inked texture. Serifs are prominent and weighty, with flattened feet and strong joins that keep forms dense and dark on the page. The overall construction favors traditional proportions with confident vertical stems, rounded bowls, and a consistent, legible silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
It suits headlines and subheads in editorial layouts, where its strong italic voice can carry emphasis without losing structure. The robust slabs and dark color also work well for posters, packaging, and branding that wants a traditional, print-forward character. It’s particularly effective for pull quotes, section openers, and other short-to-medium passages where texture and presence are desirable.
The tone is classic and literary, evoking editorial typography and old-style print with a warm, tactile presence. Its italic stance and hefty slabs add emphasis and personality, suggesting authority, tradition, and a slightly nostalgic, handcrafted feel rather than a slick contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic with classic slab-serif authority, balancing a familiar print tradition with softened geometry for warmth and approachability. Its heavy serifs and compact, energetic shapes prioritize impact and readability in prominent text settings.
In display sizes the chunky serifs and softened corners become a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the dense color can feel assertive. The numerals match the text weight and share the same sturdy, slightly rounded slab treatment, supporting cohesive typographic hierarchies when paired with strong headlines or callouts.