Slab Square Irki 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodrum Slab' and 'Bodrum Style' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display ads, assertive, retro, editorial, sporty, loud, impact, momentum, nostalgia, authority, display clarity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact spacing, high impact.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with broad proportions, sturdy rectangular serifs, and gently bracketed joins that keep the shapes cohesive at large sizes. Strokes are weighty and fairly consistent, with subtle contrast and squared-off terminals that read as cut and confident rather than calligraphic. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are thickened at stress points, producing a dense texture and strong word-shape. The italic is constructed (not cursive), maintaining rigid geometry while leaning forward for momentum.
Best suited for display work where impact and presence are required—headlines, poster typography, sports or team-style branding, bold packaging lockups, and attention-grabbing editorial promos. It will be most effective when given ample size and breathing room, as the dense strokes and compact counters can build a strong, dark texture in longer text blocks.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a throwback, poster-like energy. Its blocky slabs and forward slant suggest speed and confidence, leaning toward classic American editorial and sports vernacular rather than delicate or literary refinement.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a structured italic voice: a bold slab-serif framework, wide stance, and squared finishing that keeps letterforms stable while the slant adds urgency. The intent appears to balance rugged, vintage sign-lettering authority with modern, high-impact readability for short phrases.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight interior spaces create a dark, commanding color, especially in mixed-case lines. The numerals and caps carry the same chunky, squared rhythm, making the face feel consistent and punchy across settings.