Slab Square Pogu 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Collegium' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Duffle Bag JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Dasport' by Pandeka Studio, 'Collegeblock 2' by Sharkshock, 'Bronco Valley' by Variatype, and 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, signage, athletic, industrial, poster-ready, authoritative, retro, compact impact, bold display, institutional voice, sports tone, blocky, square-cut, condensed, high-contrast joints, chiseled corners.
A condensed, heavy display face built from straight-sided strokes and crisp, chamfered corners. Serifs are slabby and integrated into the geometry, often appearing as squared caps or small bracketless feet, producing a sturdy, cut-out silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, curves are minimized, and diagonals (as in A, V, W, X) are tightly controlled to preserve a rigid rhythm. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s angular construction, with short extenders and a compact, punchy texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and identity work where compact width and strong color are advantages. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage where the squared slabs and condensed rhythm remain legible at a distance.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a collegiate/athletic flavor and a slightly vintage, letterpress-like toughness. Its squared forms and strong serifs read as confident and no-nonsense, leaning toward signage and uniform typography rather than delicate editorial voices.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed stance with slab-like finishing for a rugged, institutional voice. Its controlled geometry and squared terminals suggest a focus on consistency and strong reproduction in display sizes.
The font maintains a consistent stem presence and corner treatment across letters and figures, helping it hold together in tight settings. Numerals follow the same squared, slabbed logic, matching the caps in weight and presence for headline and scoreboard-style use.