Slab Square Poha 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Collegeblock 2' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, collegiate, industrial, rugged, authoritative, retro, impact, compactness, heritage, sturdiness, octagonal, blocky, high contrast, bracketless, condensed.
A compact, slab-serif display face with heavy, largely uniform strokes and crisp, flat-ended serifs. The construction leans on straight stems and squared curves that often resolve into chamfered, octagonal corners, giving rounds (like O and C) a faceted feel. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are clean and abrupt, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy with strong vertical emphasis. Lowercase forms follow the same blocky logic, with sturdy stems and minimal curvature, producing a consistent, mechanically disciplined texture in text.
This font is best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its compact width and heavy slabs can do the work. It fits sports and collegiate branding, labels and packaging that need a rugged stamp-like voice, and signage or wayfinding that benefits from strong, blocky letterforms. In longer text it will feel dense, so it works most comfortably at larger sizes or with generous spacing.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly collegiate and industrial flavor. Its faceted geometry and heavy slabs read as sturdy and traditional, while the condensed presence adds urgency and impact. Overall it feels retro and utilitarian, suited to messages that want to sound established, tough, and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint while maintaining a traditional slab-serif authority. Its faceted, squared-off shaping suggests an aim toward sturdy reproducibility and a bold, emblematic look that holds up well in display contexts.
The squared, chamfered detailing is especially noticeable in the bowls and shoulders, which keeps the design from feeling soft or calligraphic. Numerals match the same architectural treatment, reading clearly and with a sign-paint-like solidity at larger sizes.