Slab Square Irha 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, logotypes, sporty, western, retro, punchy, industrial, impact, display emphasis, retro flavor, rugged branding, signage strength, bracketed slabs, square terminals, compact counters, angular, headline.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, poster-like rhythm. Strokes are chunky with modest contrast, and the serifs read as thick slabs with mostly squared ends and occasional bracketing to ease joins. Curves are tightened into slightly squarish bowls and counters, producing a rugged, built-up texture; diagonals and joins stay crisp, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Numerals match the blocky construction, with sturdy horizontals and strong, stable silhouettes that hold up in large sizes.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, unmistakable silhouette is needed—posters, sports and team branding, bold packaging panels, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It also works well for short logotypes and headlines that benefit from a rugged, retro-leaning slab presence.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a vintage, workwear character that suggests signage, uniforms, and classic Americana styling. Its forward slant and dense black shapes give it a competitive, action-oriented voice, while the slab detailing adds a tough, utilitarian edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a condensed, forward-driving stance and sturdy slab details, optimized for bold headlines and brand marks that need to read as tough, classic, and attention-grabbing.
Spacing appears tuned for impact rather than delicacy, creating a tight, high-ink texture in words. The lowercase includes a single-story a and g and a tall, assertive d, helping maintain a consistent, mechanical cadence alongside the emphatic capitals.