Slab Square Ikvo 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oksana Text', 'Oksana Text Alt', and 'Oksana Text Std' by AndrijType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports identity, packaging, retro, confident, sporty, playful, punchy, display impact, retro flavor, dynamic emphasis, friendly strength, chunky, rounded, soft slabs, bracketed, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, energetic rhythm. Strokes are robust with subtly rounded joins and corners, giving the forms a carved, slightly softened silhouette rather than a purely hard-edged one. Serifs read as thick slabs with gentle bracketing and occasional wedge-like shaping, while counters stay open enough for clarity at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and dark, with noticeable, slightly irregular letterfit that adds momentum and a hand-cut poster feel.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent brand moments where strong presence is needed. It works well for sports-themed graphics, product packaging, and signage that benefits from a bold, vintage-leaning voice. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) where its dense weight and slanted energy remain comfortable to read.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a distinctly retro advertising flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs communicate motion and confidence, landing somewhere between classic sports lettering and mid-century headline typography. The result feels friendly and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in display settings by combining wide, weighty slabs with an italicized drive and softened detailing. The intent appears to balance toughness (thick serifs, big proportions) with approachability (rounded shaping and lively rhythm) for attention-first typography.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase shows more bounce and individuality, enhancing the informal, display-first character. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, matching the weight and forward drive of the letters, and the overall set maintains a consistent, high-impact color across lines of text.