Slab Square Irto 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, branding, packaging, confident, sporty, headline, retro, editorial, impact, emphasis, energy, sturdiness, display, chunky, bracketed, upright stress, compact, punchy.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, flat feet and sturdy rectangular terminals. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate contrast and crisp joins, creating a compact, high-impact rhythm. The italic angle is strong and consistent, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Uppercase forms are wide and stable, and the lowercase shows robust, simplified shapes with slabby details that keep texture dense but controlled; numerals match the same blunt, high-ink profile.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and branding where a forceful italic voice is needed. It can work well for sports-related graphics, product packaging, and promotional copy that benefits from bold emphasis. For longer passages, it is more effective in larger sizes or in short editorial callouts where dense color is an advantage.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage-meets-industrial feel. Its bold slanted stance reads as fast and athletic, while the square-cut slabs add a dependable, workmanlike authority that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a slanted, bold voice that stays structured and grounded through slab serifs and square-cut terminals. The intent appears to balance speed and emphasis with a sturdy, no-nonsense construction that remains legible at display sizes.
In text, the strong weight and italic slant create a dark, continuous texture, so spacing and line length become especially important for comfort. The slab serifs and blocky terminals give the design a rugged consistency across letters and figures, helping short bursts of copy feel cohesive and deliberate.