Slab Square Irza 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Attorney' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, athletic, editorial, industrial, impact, emphasis, speed, headline voice, sturdy presence, slab serifs, square terminals, bracketed slabs, compact fit, blocky curves.
A heavy italic slab-serif with square-ended strokes and prominent, block-like serifs. The design leans on sturdy verticals and broad, gently rounded bowls, while the italic slant adds forward motion without becoming cursive. Terminals are flat and firm, and joins feel tightly engineered, producing a compact, punchy texture in text. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and spacing appears slightly snug, helping the letterforms read as dense, high-impact shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where bold italic emphasis is desirable. It can work well for sports branding, product packaging, and signage that needs a strong, directive voice. In longer text, it is likely most effective for pull quotes, subheads, or highlighted passages rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a sporty, poster-ready energy. Its bold, slanted stance suggests speed and emphasis, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and workmanlike. The result feels retro-leaning and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis with a forceful slab-serif backbone and a forward-leaning italic stance. The combination of squared terminals, sturdy serifs, and compact rhythm suggests an intention to communicate strength, speed, and high-contrast messaging in display typography.
In all caps, the strong slab rhythm creates a steady, uniform skyline that reads well at display sizes. Lowercase maintains the same muscular construction, giving paragraphs a dark, even color; the italic angle adds dynamism but also increases the feeling of tightness in longer lines. Numerals match the heavy, squared-off styling for consistent impact in headings and callouts.