Slab Square Irhu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Rail' by Type Fleet (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial titles, editorial, confident, retro, sporty, assertive, display impact, bold titling, dynamic emphasis, retro flavor, slab serif, bracketed, wedge serif, ink-trap hint, tight apertures.
A heavy italic slab-serif with broad, blocky letterforms and sturdy, squared-off serifs. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and many joins show subtle scooped notches that read like ink-trap-inspired shaping. Terminals and slabs feel crisp and planar, while counters are compact and apertures stay relatively tight, giving the face a dense, punchy texture. The rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with rounded bowls and strong horizontal stress balanced by emphatic slabs.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, pull quotes, posters, and prominent titling where the heavy italic texture can work as a visual anchor. It can also support bold branding applications—like packaging, labels, and sports or event graphics—where a sturdy slab-serif voice is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, blending a vintage display feel with a practical, muscular presence. Its forward slant and chunky slabs convey momentum and confidence, suggesting a slightly nostalgic, print-oriented voice without feeling delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and immediacy through thick strokes, emphatic slabs, and a pronounced italic slant, creating a display face that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals while retaining a print-friendly, vintage-leaning character.
Uppercase forms present a stable, headline-ready silhouette, while lowercase maintains readability through clear differentiation and compact counters. Numerals match the same stout, italicized construction, keeping a consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.