Slab Square Igko 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, punchy, retro, assertive, energetic, impact, condensed emphasis, vintage display, dynamic emphasis, signage, slab serif, condensed, oblique, blocky, bracketless serifs.
A compact, heavy slab-serif with a pronounced rightward slant and sturdy, square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and generally even, with chunky, rectangular serifs that read as bold blocks rather than delicate brackets. Counters are relatively tight, and curves (like C, O, and S) are muscular and slightly squashed, reinforcing a condensed silhouette. The lowercase shows a two-storey g and sturdy, upright forms with the same slab treatment, while numerals are broad-shouldered and tightly set, designed to hold their shape at impact sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, and packaging where a dense, energetic voice is desirable. It can also work for logo and wordmark exploration, particularly when a vintage athletic or industrial tone is needed; for longer passages it will read darkest and most legible at comfortable sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is confident and action-oriented, evoking sports graphics, vintage poster work, and headline-driven advertising. Its slanted stance and dense color create a sense of forward motion and urgency, while the slab structure adds a rugged, workmanlike solidity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, combining bold slab-serifs with an oblique stance for motion and emphasis. Its simplified, block-like terminals and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on reproducible, poster-ready shapes that remain recognizable under strong contrast or at a distance.
The strong, consistent terminals and compact sidebearings create a tight rhythm in text, producing a dark, uniform typographic color. The italic angle is significant enough to function as a styling cue on its own, giving even short words a dynamic, sign-like presence.