Slab Square Pona 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Savings And Loan JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, vintage, editorial, compact impact, rugged display, signage voice, collegiate feel, condensed, blocky, bracketless, octagonal, poster.
A condensed, heavy slab serif with squared-off, largely unbracketed serifs and a distinctly block-cut construction. Curves are simplified into faceted, octagonal forms (notably in C, G, O, and numerals), producing a crisp, machined rhythm. Strokes stay even and sturdy, counters are relatively tight, and joins are firm and angular. The lowercase is compact with simple terminals and a tall, narrow silhouette; overall spacing reads efficient and dense, optimized for impact in limited width.
Well-suited to display typography where a compact footprint and high impact are needed, such as posters, headlines, team or athletic branding, and bold signage. It also works for labels and packaging that benefit from an industrial, vintage-leaning voice, especially in short lines or stacked compositions.
The font conveys a no-nonsense, workmanlike tone with echoes of collegiate lettering and old industrial signage. Its rigid geometry and compressed stance feel assertive and disciplined, giving headlines a tough, utilitarian confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure, combining robust slab serifs with faceted, squared curves for a rugged, sign-painter/woodtype-adjacent feel. Its consistent geometry and dense proportions suggest a focus on strong, readable display settings and a distinctive, industrial character.
The numerals and caps share the same chiseled, straightened rounding, which keeps mixed-case and alphanumeric settings visually unified. The strong vertical emphasis and squared terminals create a steady texture that stays legible at display sizes and retains a stamped or engraved impression.