Slab Square Irpa 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial covers, confident, editorial, collegiate, vintage, display impact, brand voice, headline emphasis, retro flavor, bracketed, robust, punchy, compact serifs, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy italic slab-serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast and slightly softened joins, creating a dense, durable texture in both upper- and lowercase. Counters are open enough to stay readable at display sizes, while the broad proportions and strong horizontals give letters a grounded, poster-ready presence. Numerals match the same weight and angle, with bold, blocky forms and clear differentiation.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, energetic italic is needed. It also works well for editorial display use—cover lines, section openers, and pull quotes—especially when you want a bold, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, combining a classic print flavor with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its slanted rhythm and chunky serifs lend it a confident, slightly retro voice that reads as bold and attention-seeking rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a confident italic motion, pairing chunky slab serifs with broad proportions for standout legibility and presence in print-like and branding contexts.
The italic construction appears more like a true slanted design than a simple oblique, with lively curves and emphatic entry/exit strokes that keep lines moving. Spacing in the samples forms a strong, continuous dark band, suggesting it’s optimized for short bursts of text where impact matters.