Slab Square Pohy 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Athletico' and 'Athletico Clean' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Field House' by Komet & Flicker, 'LHF Durango' by Letterhead Fonts, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, collegiate, industrial, retro, authoritative, sturdy, impact, heritage, athletic, utility, blocky, chamfered, octagonal, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with pronounced rectangular serifs and consistent stroke thickness. Many joins and outer corners are chamfered, giving several glyphs an octagonal, sign-like silhouette rather than fully square geometry. Counters are relatively small and openings are tight, creating a compact rhythm with strong vertical emphasis; uppercase forms feel tall and commanding, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike structure with simple, blunt terminals. Numerals follow the same angular, cut-corner logic for a unified, stamped look.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and instant legibility are needed. It also fits sports/collegiate identities, badges, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, classic block-serif voice. For extended text, it will perform better in short bursts such as pull quotes, subheads, or display-sized captions.
The overall tone is bold and institutional, evoking varsity lettering, traditional print ephemera, and utilitarian signage. Its angular cuts and dense color feel confident and rugged, with a slightly vintage, mechanical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable display serif with a squared, slab-based backbone and distinctive chamfered corners. It aims for impact and a traditional, athletic-industrial character while maintaining consistent, no-nonsense construction across the set.
The uniform weight and firm slabs create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the tight counters and dense texture can make long passages feel heavy. The chamfered detailing adds character without introducing delicate contrast, keeping the design visually solid across letters and figures.