Slab Square Irpa 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont; 'Askan', 'Calanda', 'Capita', 'Danton', 'Foro', and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype; 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics; and 'Ni Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, assertive, editorial, western, impact, emphasis, speed, nostalgia, display, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trap feel, upright stress.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are thick and mostly square-ended, with subtle bracketing that softens joins and helps the shapes hold together at display sizes. Strokes show moderate contrast for a slab, and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady rightward rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy and slightly condensed in their apertures, while round letters (o, e, c) keep a tight, muscular silhouette; figures are similarly weighty and legible with strong horizontals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy editorial callouts where its weight and slant can carry emphasis. It also fits logos, badges, and packaging that need a bold, vintage-leaning voice, and works well for sports or outdoor-themed branding where a strong, forward-moving texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and punchy, with a nostalgic, poster-like energy. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs suggest speed and emphasis, giving it a sporty, headline-forward personality that can also read as vintage or Americana depending on context.
Designed to deliver high-impact emphasis with a cohesive italic rhythm and robust slab serifs, prioritizing presence and clarity in display settings. The wide stance and chunky details aim to create a memorable, energetic word shape that reads quickly and holds up in dense, dark typography.
The overall texture is dark and even, with minimal sparkle due to small counters and thick terminals. The italic construction feels engineered rather than calligraphic, emphasizing impact over delicacy and keeping a consistent, sign-painting-adjacent rhythm in longer phrases.