Slab Square Poki 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., 'Atletico' by artill, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, retro, technical, authoritative, clarity, impact, durability, functionality, square-shouldered, blunt, sturdy, compact, monoline-ish.
A sturdy slab-serif design with broad proportions and a square, machined feel. Strokes are largely even in weight, with crisp right-angled joins and flat terminals that keep counters open and shapes legible. Serifs read as bold, blocky slabs rather than delicate brackets, and the overall rhythm is steady and structured, with generous interior space and clear separation between stems and bowls. The lowercase shows a tall, readable core with simple, workmanlike forms that stay consistent across the set.
Works well for display use where strong structure and quick recognition matter—headlines, posters, labels, and signage. It can also support short editorial callouts, pull quotes, and interface or dashboard-style typography where a sturdy slab-serif voice is desirable.
The tone is practical and no-nonsense, evoking factory signage, utility labeling, and mid-century printed matter. Its squared construction and firm slabs project reliability and a mildly retro, engineered character rather than elegance or softness.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif presence with squared details that reproduce clearly and hold up in practical, everyday applications. The emphasis is on clarity, durability, and a confident, industrial-leaning personality.
Round letters tend to resolve into slightly squared curves, reinforcing a rectilinear silhouette throughout. Numerals appear robust and highly legible, matching the letters’ blunt terminals and strong baseline presence.