Slab Square Irpe 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sporty, retro, confident, lively, editorial, impact, emphasis, display, nostalgia, energy, slab serif, bracketed, rounded slabs, soft corners, energetic.
A heavy italic slab-serif with broad proportions and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and strongly defined, bracketed slab serifs that read as square-ended but softened by subtle rounding. Curves are full and generous, counters are open, and the overall texture is dark and steady, with a slightly bouncy rhythm created by the italic motion and wide set. Numerals follow the same sturdy, slanted construction with clear, chunky forms.
Best suited to headlines and short text where a strong, dynamic voice is needed, such as posters, branding, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or display-size editorial typography where a dark, italic slab texture provides emphasis and momentum.
The tone is bold and assertive yet friendly, combining a vintage editorial flavor with a sporty, attention-grabbing presence. Its slanted, weighty shapes feel energetic and promotional—more about impact and personality than quiet neutrality.
Designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a classic slab-serif foundation, adding speed and emphasis through a pronounced italic posture and wide, sturdy letterforms. The combination aims for strong legibility at large sizes while projecting a confident, retro-leaning character.
The font maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving it a cohesive, poster-ready color. The italic angle is noticeable without becoming overly calligraphic, and the softened slab joins help keep the heavy forms approachable.