Slab Square Popo 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Player' by Canada Type, 'Athletico' and 'Athletico Clean' by GRIN3 (Nowak), and 'Losver' by Marvadesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, rugged, bold, industrial, wood-type feel, poster impact, western flavor, rugged display, blocky, octagonal, stencil-like, compact, high impact.
A heavy, compact slab serif with squared, flat-ended terminals and a strongly geometric construction. Strokes are thick and consistent, with minimal contrast, and many curves are faceted into octagonal-like corners, giving counters and bowls a cut, chiseled feel. The proportions are condensed with tight interior spaces, and the overall rhythm is punchy and assertive; joints and serifs appear as blunt rectangular blocks rather than delicate brackets. Numerals match the sturdy, angular language, maintaining the same dense color and abrupt corners.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, packaging titles, and signage where bold presence is needed. It can also work for logotypes and badges, especially in themes that benefit from a vintage or Western flavor. For longer passages, it will typically perform better in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where its dense texture remains readable.
The font projects a rugged, old-time display tone reminiscent of wood type and poster lettering. Its angular facets and blunt slabs lend a tough, workmanlike character that reads as Western, vintage, and slightly industrial. The overall effect is loud and confident, optimized for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to evoke classic wood-type and showcard lettering through chunky slabs, condensed proportions, and deliberately faceted curves. Its consistent stroke weight and squared terminals prioritize strong massing and immediate impact, aiming for a distinctive, nostalgic display voice.
At larger sizes the faceted detailing becomes a defining texture, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense counters can begin to close up, increasing the perceived heaviness. The condensed width and strong slab terminals create a compact silhouette that holds together well in short words and stacked settings.