Slab Square Iksy 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports graphics, vintage, assertive, sporty, editorial, playful, impact, retro display, energetic tone, distinctiveness, bracketing, curved slabs, ball terminals, beaked forms, swashy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced contrast and compact, punchy proportions. The serifs read as bold slabs that often flare into curved, bracketed joins, giving the strokes a carved, poster-like solidity rather than a strictly mechanical feel. Curves are full and rounded, counters are tight, and several lowercase letters show lively, calligraphic shaping with teardrop/ball-like terminals and occasional swashy connections. Overall spacing feels sturdy and slightly irregular in rhythm, reinforcing an energetic, display-driven texture in text.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, and short editorial callouts where its bold italic presence can carry the page. It also fits branding and packaging that want a retro, confident voice, and can work well for sports or event graphics where momentum and impact matter.
The tone is bold and attention-seeking with a nostalgic, mid-century poster flavor. Its italic slant and chunky slabs add motion and confidence, while the rounded details keep it friendly and a bit mischievous rather than severe. It reads as expressive and characterful—more headline charisma than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact, slanted slab-serif form—combining strong, square-shouldered structure with soft, rounded detailing for personality. It prioritizes recognizable, animated word shapes and a vintage display feel over restrained text neutrality.
In longer sample text the weight and contrast create strong vertical emphasis and dense word shapes, which can feel dramatic and lively but visually heavy at smaller sizes. The numerals match the same robust, slightly curved slab language, keeping signage-style consistency across letters and figures.