Slab Square Irpa 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype and 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, sporty, confident, editorial, punchy, impact, heritage, speed, authority, display, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, blocky, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning italic with sturdy slab serifs and compact, energetic proportions. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast and a clear calligraphic slant, while terminals and serifs read as squared-off slabs with subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, producing a dark, emphatic texture. The lowercase shows a robust, slightly condensed feel with strong entry/exit strokes, and numerals carry the same weight and forward motion for a consistent, headline-ready color.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, and campaign lines where weight and slant can do the work of grabbing attention. It also fits branding and packaging that lean into heritage or industrial cues, and it can perform well for sports- or motorsport-adjacent graphics where speed and punch are desirable. For longer passages, it will be more comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a distinctly vintage, Americana-inflected flavor. Its italic slant and chunky slabs give it a fast, athletic energy, while the dense color adds authority and impact. It feels at home in contexts that want a confident, classic voice rather than a delicate or understated one.
The design appears intended to combine the momentum of an italic with the solidity of slab serifs, creating a compact, high-impact voice that reads quickly and decisively. Its squared terminals and dense texture suggest an emphasis on durability and presence, while the brisk slant adds motion and character.
In text settings, the strong slant and heavy serifs create pronounced word shapes and a dynamic horizontal flow, but the compact counters make it visually dense at smaller sizes. The design’s sturdy slabs and tightened spacing cues work especially well when you want a powerful typographic block or an attention-grabbing line.