Slab Square Irgo 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, editorial, energetic, impact, momentum, retro flavor, sturdy readability, headline focus, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, italic slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, blocky silhouette. Strokes are low-contrast and consistently weighty, with broad slab-like serifs that read as square-ended but subtly softened, giving corners a slightly rounded, pressed-ink feel. Curves are full and generous (notably in C, O, Q, and the bowls of b/d/p), while joins and terminals stay firm and sturdy, creating a confident rhythm. The figures are substantial and stable, with simple, sturdy construction that matches the letterforms’ strong horizontal emphasis.
Best suited to display contexts where impact and personality matter: headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, brand wordmarks, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads where a strong, energetic voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is punchy and athletic, with a retro headline energy that feels confident and slightly nostalgic. Its forward slant and thick slabs convey momentum and impact, making it read as bold and persuasive rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, slanted slab-serif voice that balances rugged stability with forward motion. It prioritizes high-impact readability and a confident, vintage-leaning character suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to suggest motion, yet the wide slabs keep the texture grounded and highly legible at display sizes. Spacing appears comfortably open in the sample text, helping the dense strokes avoid clogging and preserving a clear word shape.