Slab Square Itwa 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm and 'PF Centro Serif Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports branding, retro, hearty, assertive, playful, editorial, impact, retro flavor, display emphasis, dynamic motion, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed slabs, soft corners, swashy italic, ink-trap feel.
A very heavy italic slab serif with compact, blocky forms and pronounced slab serifs that read as sturdy and poster-ready. Strokes show moderate modulation and a slight “inked” softness, with corners that feel eased rather than razor-sharp. The italic angle is consistent and energetic, and the overall rhythm is lively, with noticeable irregularity in glyph widths and sidebearings that adds a handcrafted, display-driven texture. Counters are relatively tight and rounded, giving the design a dense, punchy color in text and headlines.
Best suited to large sizes where its heavy slabs and italic motion can carry impact: headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging callouts, and energetic campaigns. It can also work for short editorial bursts (pull quotes, deck heads, section openers) where dense typographic color is an advantage.
The font conveys a bold, vintage confidence—part sports-poster, part mid‑century advertising—while the slanted stance adds momentum and a bit of swagger. Its chunky slabs and rounded edges make it feel friendly and approachable despite the strong weight, lending a playful, attention-grabbing tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a confident, vintage-leaning italic voice—combining sturdy slab construction with a more animated, display-oriented rhythm for punchy, characterful typography.
Uppercase shapes read wide and emphatic, while lowercase includes more cursive-like italic gestures and occasional swashy joins, creating a dynamic contrast between caps and lowercase. Numerals appear equally robust and slightly varied in width, matching the overall punchy, editorial personality.