Slab Rounded Pogu 3 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, confident, lively, informal, warm display, retro emphasis, brand voice, playful strength, soft serifs, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning serif with softened, slab-like feet and rounded terminals. Strokes stay largely even, with gentle swelling at joins and subtly bracketed serifs that read more cushioned than sharp. Proportions are expansive with broad bowls and generous horizontal reach, while counters remain open enough to keep forms clear. The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy build with rounded shoulders and a single-storey “g,” and numerals follow the same chunky, slightly calligraphic rhythm.
It suits bold headlines, posters, and branding where a friendly retro flavor is desirable. The wide set and strong serifs also work well for packaging and short signage lines, where its chunky silhouettes remain recognizable at a glance.
The overall tone feels retro and approachable, combining sturdy display weight with a playful, cushioned finish. Its italic slant and rounded serifs add motion and warmth, giving text a lively, informal voice rather than a formal editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-grabbing italic with softened slab cues—prioritizing warmth and personality while keeping letterforms broad and legible. Its consistent rounding and even stroke weight suggest an aim toward dependable impact in display settings rather than delicate refinement.
Letterforms show consistent soft-rectilinear construction: wide curves, blunt endings, and small curved entry/exit details that create a springy baseline rhythm. The italic angle is steady across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping the design feel cohesive in longer lines of text.