Slab Square Igfi 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, punchy, workwear, impact, display, athletic, vintage, sturdiness, slab serif, bracketed slabs, rounded joins, compact counters, ink-trap like notches.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, blocky serifs and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant and a compact, muscular build; bowls and counters stay relatively tight, boosting density in text. Serifs read as thick, squared slabs with gentle bracketing into the stems, and several joins show small cut-ins/notches that add a carved, ink-trap-like texture. Curves are smooth but restrained, with rounded transitions that keep the face cohesive at large sizes while maintaining a strong, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short display copy where its dense weight and slab structure can do the heavy lifting. It also fits sports identity systems, bold packaging, and logo wordmarks that want a vintage, hard-working voice, especially when set large with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a retro, team-graphics feel. Its bold slanted stance and chunky slabs evoke athletic branding, workwear labels, and old-school headline typography—direct, loud, and built for impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a slanted, highly legible slab-serif voice—combining sturdy industrial shapes with a dynamic italic angle for attention-grabbing display typography.
The rhythm is compact and emphatic, with wide feet and strong horizontals that create a stable baseline despite the slant. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, reading as solid, sign-like figures.