Slab Square Irle 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, pull quotes, assertive, vintage, editorial, sporty, rugged, emphasis, impact, speed, authority, display, slab serif, bracketed, angled stress, compact caps, ink-trap feel.
A heavy italic slab serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and tight, compact capitals. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, and many joins show slight bracketing that softens the otherwise squared-off slabs. The italic slant is strong and consistent, giving the shapes a forward-leaning, energetic rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be narrow, which, combined with the sturdy serifs, produces a dense, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where impact matters: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and prominent labels. The strong italic angle and dense stroke weight make it effective in sports and promotional branding, as well as packaging and editorial display where a confident, emphatic voice is needed.
The overall tone is forceful and brisk, blending a traditional slab-serif authority with the speed and emphasis of an italic display cut. It reads as sporty and workmanlike, with a slightly retro editorial flavor suited to bold statements and punchy messaging.
Designed to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing italic voice while retaining the stability and authority of slab serifs. The compact proportions and squared terminals suggest an intention to stay legible and cohesive at display sizes while projecting speed, emphasis, and punch.
The uppercase set feels particularly solid and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains the same muscular color with a somewhat more compact, newsprint-like economy. Numerals match the heavy texture and italic motion, maintaining the same slabbed footing and strong diagonals for a cohesive look across mixed copy.