Slab Rounded Pogu 4 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, magazine covers, retro, bookish, warm, friendly, sporty, softened display, retro emphasis, friendly impact, dynamic headline, rounded, soft serifs, oblique stress, bracketed serifs, ink-trap like.
This typeface has a heavy, softly modeled build with low stroke modulation and a pronounced rightward slant. Serifs read as slab-like but with rounded, bracketed transitions, giving the forms a cushioned, slightly inked-in look rather than crisp machined edges. Counters are fairly open and the curves are broad, while many joins and terminals show subtle swelling and taper that adds rhythm to the otherwise sturdy strokes. The overall texture is dark and confident, with generous horizontal proportions and steady spacing that keeps the bold forms from clogging in text.
It performs best in medium-to-large sizes where the rounded slab details and lively slant can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks with a vintage-leaning personality. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a strong, warm emphasis is needed without resorting to sharp, high-contrast forms.
The tone feels retro and approachable, blending old-school editorial energy with a friendly, casual warmth. Its slanted stance adds motion and a slightly sporty emphasis, while the rounded detailing keeps it from becoming severe or institutional.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-getting italic voice with softened slab-like structure—combining the authority of chunky serifs with rounded, friendly shaping for contemporary display use.
In the samples, round letters like O/Q remain smooth and stable, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) feel expansive and energetic due to the wide set and the slant. Numerals match the letterforms with the same soft serif treatment, producing a cohesive, display-ready voice.