Slab Square Pome 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, retro, technical, sturdy, robustness, clarity, systematic, retro utility, slab serif, square serif, boxy, rounded corners, compact apertures.
A sturdy slab serif with squared, flat-ended terminals and a predominantly rectilinear skeleton. Strokes are largely uniform, with minimal contrast and crisp joins that are slightly softened by rounded corners on curves and inside counters. Proportions feel compact and efficient: bowls and apertures are relatively tight, curves are squared-off, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-like. The lowercase carries a typewriter-like construction with strong slabs on stems and simple, pragmatic forms that keep lettershapes compact and consistent.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short text where a solid, authoritative texture is desired. It also fits signage and packaging systems that benefit from bold, squared letterforms and a functional, industrial feel. In editorial or brand settings, it can add a technical, retro-utilitarian note without sacrificing straightforward readability.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, evoking industrial labeling, engineered artifacts, and mid-century utility printing. Its squared geometry and firm serifs give it a no-nonsense voice that reads as dependable and slightly retro without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice built from simple geometric strokes, prioritizing firmness and consistency over calligraphic nuance. Its square terminals and compact interior spaces suggest a focus on durable, system-friendly typography that reproduces cleanly in display applications.
Figures are similarly boxy and robust, with squared shapes and consistent stroke weight that align well with the letterforms. The design’s tight counters and blunt terminals emphasize clarity and impact, especially at medium to large sizes where its structural details remain crisp.