Slab Square Irba 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Bookman Old Style' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, confident, retro, editorial, collegiate, punchy, impact, momentum, vintage flavor, display clarity, editorial emphasis, bracketed, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, compact counters, lively rhythm.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, blocklike serifs and a slightly condensed, forward-driving stance. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and smooth, rounded joins that soften the otherwise squared-off construction. The serifs read as firmly attached and mostly flat-ended, while many letters show small flares and teardrop-like terminals (notably in the lowercase) that add a subtle calligraphic flavor. Counters are relatively tight and the spacing feels compact, producing a dense, impactful texture at text sizes.
Best suited for display work where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, cover lines, and branded statements. It can also work for short emphatic passages or pull quotes in editorial layouts, where its dense texture and italic drive help create hierarchy.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage, print-forward character. Its italic slant and weight give it a spirited, sporty feel that can read as classic editorial or collegiate depending on context.
Designed to deliver a strong, modernized slab presence with italic energy—combining sturdy, square-shouldered serifs with softened, ink-friendly curves for a lively, high-impact reading experience.
Uppercase forms feel authoritative and headline-ready, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded terminals and slightly more animated shapes. Numerals are bold and clear with strong silhouettes, maintaining the same forward lean and chunky serifed structure.