Slab Square Irla 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, editorial display, packaging, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, confident, impact, emphasis, heritage feel, athletic energy, display clarity, slab serif, bracketed slabs, chunky, compact, angled stress.
A sturdy italic slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are robust and relatively even with modest thick–thin modulation, producing dark, steady color in text. The letterforms show slightly squared shaping and firm terminals, with compact counters and a disciplined, print-oriented rhythm. Uppercase feels broad and authoritative while the lowercase remains legible and workmanlike, with clear entry/exit angles that reinforce the italic motion.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a forceful italic voice is needed. It can also work for editorial display and packaging that benefits from dense color and a vintage-leaning slab serif feel, while remaining readable at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, mixing a traditional, newspaper-like solidity with a sporty, emphatic slant. It reads as classic and slightly retro, with a punchy presence suited to attention-getting typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive italic slab serif for display use, combining sturdy construction with energetic forward motion. Its square-leaning details and heavy serifs prioritize impact, clarity, and a distinctly classic print personality.
In the sample text, the strong weight and slab detailing create pronounced texture and emphasis, especially in longer lines. The numerals match the same sturdy, italicized construction, keeping a consistent voice across headings and mixed-content settings.