Slab Square Ighi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logo design, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, impact, motion, display, branding, emphasis, chunky, compact, bracketed, rounded, poster-ready.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact counters and strongly supported horizontals. The serifs read as blocky slabs with subtle bracketing, and the joins and corners are slightly softened, giving the shapes a sturdy, molded look rather than a razor-sharp one. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with short, dense interior spaces and a consistent, even-weight rhythm that keeps the texture bold and uniform in lines of text. Numerals match the same robust construction, with simple, squat forms designed for impact.
This font is well suited to high-impact display roles such as posters, big headlines, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging typography. It can also work for short emphatic statements in editorial layouts where a strong, energetic accent is needed, especially when set with generous tracking or leading.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, leaning into a vintage display voice that feels at home in headlines and branded statements. Its slanted, chunky forms suggest motion and enthusiasm, creating a sporty, attention-grabbing impression without becoming delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful, forward-leaning slab serif voice that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Its emphasis on sturdy slabs, softened geometry, and dense typographic color points to use in attention-first messaging where personality and punch matter most.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight internal apertures make the font read best when given adequate size and breathing room; it favors punch and presence over airy readability. The slab details remain clear in running lines, reinforcing a strong, consistent silhouette across mixed case and figures.