Slab Square Alpa 10 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aderos' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, retro, sporty, confident, dynamic, editorial, emphasis, impact, motion, branding, display clarity, extended, slab serif, bracketless, square serif, oblique stress.
A forward-leaning extended slab serif with low stroke contrast and broad, flat-ended slabs. The design features squared terminals and largely unbracketed serifs, producing a crisp, mechanical edge while maintaining smooth, rounded bowls. Curves are generous and open, counters stay clear at text sizes, and the overall rhythm is airy due to the wide set and long horizontals. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and assertive, with consistent slab treatment across the alphabet and a distinctly right-leaning, oblique posture.
Best suited to display settings where a bold, energetic voice is needed—headlines, poster typography, sports-leaning identity work, and prominent labels on packaging. It can work for short editorial standfirsts or pull quotes, but its extended width and slant are most effective when used selectively for emphasis rather than long passages.
The font conveys speed and confidence, mixing a utilitarian, industrial feel with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its slanted stance and wide proportions suggest motion and emphasis, giving headlines an energetic, punchy tone without becoming overly aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver an italicized, attention-grabbing slab serif for display use, combining sturdy, square serifs with wide proportions to project momentum and clarity at larger sizes.
In the sample text, the extended width and italic angle create strong horizontal flow, while the square slabs add stable “anchors” at the ends of strokes. The wide forms help maintain legibility in bold word shapes, though the combination of slant and width naturally increases line length and can dominate dense layouts.