Slab Square Irne 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, vintage, editorial, sporty, robust, impact, momentum, heritage, headline utility, brand presence, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, compact apertures, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and softened, slightly bracketed joins. Strokes stay largely even, creating a dense color on the page, while counters are moderately tight and apertures tend toward the closed side. The italic construction is energetic rather than calligraphic, with angled stress suggested by the slant and the way curves tuck into stems. Numerals and capitals are broad and stable, and the overall texture is punchy and cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branded typography where a strong, energetic serif can carry the message. It also fits packaging and merch applications that benefit from a vintage-leaning, bold italic voice, and can work for short editorial callouts or section headers where impact is more important than long-form comfort.
The tone feels bold and assertive with a retro, print-forward character—part newspaper headline, part athletic branding. Its weight and slanted stance convey momentum and confidence, reading as practical but charismatic rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing italic serif that combines sturdy slabs with approachable curves. It aims for high impact and recognizability in display contexts while keeping letterforms straightforward and consistent for practical use.
Curves are generously rounded and terminals feel blunt and purposeful, which helps maintain clarity in large settings. The rhythm is compact and emphatic, with distinctive shapes in letters like J, Q, and the lowercases that add personality without becoming overly decorative.